Siphon Beneath New Suez Canal
Overview
A vital infrastructure project designed to transport water beneath the New Suez Canal to support agricultural irrigation and potable water supply in Sinai. The siphon facilitates the daily transfer of approximately 1.25 million cubic meters of water from the Ismailia Canal, sourced from the Nile River. It irrigates between 70,000 to 100,000 feddans of farmland, boosting food production and economic growth in the region.
📍 Location:
Beneath the New Suez Canal
👷♂️ Client:
Engineering Authority of
the Egyptian Armed Forces
the Egyptian Armed Forces
📅 Duration:
2015 – 2018
💵 Contract Value:
$44 Million
Key Features
- Four 60-meter-deep water tanks for intake and distribution.
- Four horizontal tunnels, each 1.7 km long and 4 meters in diameter.
- Custom TBMs used for precise micro-tunneling.
- Trenchless excavation minimized disruption to canal operations.
- Ensured structural integrity and efficient water flow.
- Supports Sinai’s agricultural expansion and food production.
- Improves potable water supply to nearby communities.
- Strengthens Egypt’s water security and economic development.
