Environmental Projects Advance in Kairouan, Tunisia
The Tunisian Ministry of Environment has announced the progress of several environmental projects in the Kairouan governorate, including sanitation, green spaces, and wastewater management. During a visit on Monday, the ministry presented an environmental plan that is part of the 2026-2030 development program. One of the most advanced projects is the modernization of the Kairouan wastewater treatment plant. The works, which focus on equipment and aeration systems, have reached 70% completion. The ministry also announced several construction sites related to the sanitation network, including the connection of the Torhouni and République neighborhoods through 7 kilometers of pipelines, as well as the continuation of work in the El Allem and Dalloussi areas. In Menzel Mehiri, the construction of a wastewater treatment plant has reached 80% completion. Sanitation networks are also being built in Nasrallah and Menzel Mehiri.
Key Projects and Initiatives
- Kairouan Wastewater Treatment Plant: modernization project with 70% completion
- Sanitation Network: connection of Torhouni and République neighborhoods, and continuation of work in El Allem and Dalloussi areas
- Menzel Mehiri Wastewater Treatment Plant: construction project with 80% completion
- Sanitation Networks: construction in Nasrallah and Menzel Mehiri
- Kairouan Sustainable City Project: aims to promote ecological construction and energy efficiency in municipalities
- Traditional Brick Sector: support for the sector to promote more ecological buildings
Urban Development and Green Spaces
A new green space has been completed in Kairouan, and work is scheduled to rehabilitate the El Menchia park and the Sidi Aarfa garden. In Bouhajla, another green area is being developed, with a parallel operation to remove abandoned construction waste. These initiatives demonstrate the ministry's commitment to improving the environment and quality of life in the Kairouan governorate.
