Eng. Adel Tawfik Inspects the Anba Bola Monastery Flood Protection Project Amid Praise for Progress and Performance

Eng. Adel Tawfik, Managing Executive Director, conducted a comprehensive field visit to inspect the Anba Bola Monastery Flood Protection Project, one of the oldest and most significant historical monasteries in Egypt, as part of ongoing efforts to monitor progress and ensure effective project implementation.

Comprehensive Review of Project Components

The inspection tour covered all key components of the project, including:

• Artificial lakes and expansions (Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, barriers 2 foreign, 6, 4, 5/1, and 5/2)
• Artificial canal and culvert works
• Mountain rock breaking works for rubble masonry (dolomite and granite)
• Stilling basin and waterfall at the end of the artificial canal
• New canal branches using concrete pipes
• Masonry works at barriers (2, 4, and 6)
• Rock excavation and breaking works at barrier (1)

During the visit, Eng. Adel Tawfik reviewed implementation rates across all sites, noting significant progress despite challenging natural and climatic conditions.

Expanded Meeting and Mutual Appreciation

An expanded meeting was held at the project site management office, attended by Anba Botrus, the project supervision and follow-up representative, along with company engineers and technicians. Discussions addressed execution progress and key challenges, particularly financial issues related to pending payments.

Eng. Adel Tawfik expressed his satisfaction with the progress achieved and reaffirmed the company’s determination to continue work without interruption, given the project’s exceptional religious, historical, and national importance.

For his part, Anba Botrus praised the company’s commitment and professional performance, emphasizing the strong coordination between the company’s team and the monastery’s administration, stating:
"What we witness today is an achievement recorded in letters of light—not only in terms of work volume, but also in the national spirit driving this team. We consider Eng. Adel Tawfik a true partner in protecting the monastery, and we deeply appreciate every team member working under challenging conditions with dedication and national responsibility."

National Commitment Until Completion

Eng. Adel Tawfik stressed that the project holds special priority for the company’s management, highlighting the importance of safeguarding Egypt’s religious and historical landmarks. He stated:
"We will not leave this site until the project is fully completed in accordance with the highest standards of efficiency and safety. This is not merely an engineering task—it is a national mission in every sense."

Meanwhile, Eng. Haitham Talaat, Project General Manager, confirmed the team’s readiness to confront difficult climatic and geographical challenges, supported by constructive cooperation from the monastery’s administration, led by His Grace Anba Daniel. He reaffirmed the commitment to continue working tirelessly until the project is completed to the highest standards.

At the conclusion of the visit, His Grace Anba Daniel expressed deep appreciation for the company’s efforts, affirming full confidence that the project will become a model for flood protection projects at historical sites.