Elwafaa Welamal Landfill – Closure Plan Design Review
Client:
Waste Management Regulatory Authority (WMRA), Ministry of Environment, Egypt
Technical review and evaluation of the landfill closure plan, with a focus on engineering adequacy, environmental compliance, and long-term post-closure management.
Project Overview
The assignment involved a comprehensive technical review of the proposed closure and environmental monitoring plan for Elwafaa Welamal Landfill in Cairo. The assessment covered feasibility studies, engineering designs, closure methodologies, and tender documentation to strengthen environmental safeguards and implementation readiness.
Our Role
- Served as Consultant for the technical review of the landfill closure plan.
- Reviewed baseline studies, environmental assessments, and engineering design documents.
- Evaluated the proposed closure methodology and final cover system.
- Assessed leachate management and landfill gas collection and venting systems.
- Reviewed post-closure environmental monitoring and control measures.
- Reviewed and enhanced BOQs and technical specifications within the tender documents.
- Prepared a comprehensive technical review report with findings and recommendations.
Key Impact
- Identified technical gaps and inconsistencies in the proposed closure design.
- Strengthened final cover, leachate, and landfill gas management requirements.
- Supported compliance with applicable Egyptian and international environmental standards.
- Enhanced post-closure monitoring for groundwater, surface water, and gas emissions.
- Improved tender documentation to support effective implementation and contractor accountability.