60,000 New Homes to Replace Alexandria’s Unsafe Buildings

Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly has directed officials to allocate land for the construction of 60,000 new housing units in Alexandria, with instructions to begin work immediately.

The housing initiative is aimed at residents currently living in buildings deemed structurally unsafe. These properties have already been surveyed and documented in a comprehensive government inventory. The Ministry of Housing will coordinate with local authorities to secure land and begin preparations for the large-scale project.

During the visit, Alexandria Governorate presented an update on the city's development progress, noting dozens of completed and ongoing projects valued at EGP 90.5 billion (USD 1.89 billion). Much of this investment has been directed toward transport infrastructure, including the expansion of the Corniche road, ongoing works on the Abu Qir Metro and Raml Tram, and an order to begin converting 200 public buses to natural gas.

As Alexandria continues to balance its identity as a historic tourism hub with urgent infrastructure challenges, authorities are also preparing for the 2025 summer season through upgrades to beach facilities and standardised beautification efforts across the city.