20 Construction Projects That Will Transform Major African Cities In 2025
Africa is seeing a significant increase in infrastructure and energy projects as a result
of increased demand from the expanding middle class.
Sustainable social infrastructure initiatives are underway across the continent and do not
appear to be slowing down anytime soon due to the continent's growing population.
Africa's population is rapidly increasing.
According to the United Nations, the continent's current population of people will more than
double by 2050.
Every year, 42 million people are expected to be added, creating a brand-new Argentina.
A number of critical infrastructure projects, such as railways, dams, and clean energy solutions
such as solar arrays, are currently under construction to accommodate all of those people.
Some African countries, such as Ghana, Egypt, and Nigeria, are at the forefront of African
infrastructure development.
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In no particular order, here are 20 Construction Projects That Will Transform Major African
Cities In 2025.
20.
The El Hamdania Project – Algeria Algeria's government is constructing the country's
first deepwater port in El Hamdania.
The port, which will cost $3.3 billion, will have a capacity of 25 million tons per year.
In addition, the port's 23 terminals will handle up to 6.5 million containers per year.
When completed, the port of El Hamdania will be the continent's second largest deepwater
port.
Surprisingly, the port's location gives it a strategic advantage over Morocco's Tanger-Med
port.
This is because it is expected to become the primary hub serving North African and Mediterranean
countries.
19.
Expansion Of The Suez Canal – Egypt The Egyptian government's plan to expand the
Suez Canal is without a doubt one of Africa's largest construction projects.
The Suez Canal is a vital sea route that connects Europe and Asia.
It is also a major source of revenue for Egypt.
Prior expansion work on the canal was completed in 2015.
However, the Egyptian government intends to extend the deadline.
The canal's southernmost section will be expanded from 30 km to 70 km.
The dam will also be dredged to raise the canal's depth from 66 to 72 feet.
This will make it easier for ships to navigate the canal and reduce the likelihood of the
Ever Given Event occurring again.
18.
Tanzania’s Standard Guage Railway Project – Tanzania
Tanzania is one of the few African countries that is constructing a standard gauge railway
network.
Tanzania will be linked to Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the
Congo via the railway project.
There are five major phases to the project.
In 2022, however, only phases 1 and 2 will be operational.
The distance between Das es Saleem and Makutopora is 550 kilometers.
So far, the first two phases have cost
approximately $2.35 billion.