Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hossam Moghazi announced the discovery on 18th Jan 2016. The new aquifer is expected to last for over 100 years and can therefore contribute to the so-called land reclamation project (One Million feddan or Acres) in Upper Egypt. Sixteen Egyptian companies are expected to reclaim 470,000 acres, while 200,000 acres will be distributed among 10 Arab and foreign companies.
Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hossam Moghazi announced the discovery on 18th Jan 2016. The new aquifer is expected to last for over 100 years and can therefore contribute to the so-called land reclamation project (One Million feddan or Acres) in Upper Egypt. Sixteen Egyptian companies are expected to reclaim 200,000 acres, while 470,000 acres will be distributed among 10 Arab and foreign companies.