Egyptian Sanitary Landfills – Detailed Engineering Design of 26 Sites
Client:
Waste Management Regulatory Authority (WMRA), Ministry of Environment, Egypt
Partner:
Center for Planning and Architectural Studies (CPAS), funded by the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI)
Comprehensive engineering design of 26 site-specific sanitary landfills across Egypt, covering landfill infrastructure, environmental protection systems, and complete tender documentation.
Project Overview
The assignment involved developing full detailed engineering designs for 26 sanitary landfills across Egypt, tailored to site-specific conditions and waste profiles. The scope covered landfill cells, sub-base and liner systems, leachate and landfill gas management, final capping, stormwater drainage, and complete construction and procurement documentation.
Our Role
- Served as Sub-Consultant to the Center for Planning and Architectural Studies (CPAS).
- Designed landfill cells, sub-base layers, and geosynthetic liner systems.
- Designed landfill gas venting and collection systems.
- Developed leachate collection and management systems.
- Prepared detailed engineering and construction drawings.
- Developed technical specifications and Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) plans.
- Prepared BOQs and construction cost estimates.
- Compiled complete tender documentation in accordance with national and donor procurement requirements.
Key Impact
- Delivered full detailed engineering designs for 26 sanitary landfills across Egypt.
- Integrated robust leachate, landfill gas, and stormwater management systems.
- Developed site-specific solutions aligned with environmental and engineering requirements.
- Enabled transparent procurement through comprehensive tender and construction documentation.
- Supported the modernization of Egypt’s sanitary landfill infrastructure.