Monitoring the Progress of Civil Building Projects in the Study and Implementation Phases
A working session chaired by the Minister of Equipment and Housing, Slah Zouari, took place on Tuesday, focusing on the follow‑up of civil building projects that are currently in the study or construction stages.
Key Points from the Ministry’s Statement
- The meeting reviewed the execution status of projects for which the department holds delegated project‑ownership authority, notably hospitals, health facilities, and higher‑education infrastructure.
- Several strategic projects identified by the Commission for Major Projects and already under construction were examined to assess their progress and pinpoint any constraints.
- The minister emphasized the need to strengthen coordination among all stakeholders and to ensure daily on‑site monitoring in order to accelerate work while guaranteeing completion within contractual deadlines and according to required quality standards.
Project Portfolio Overview
| Phase | Number of Projects | Estimated Cost (million TND) |
|---|---|---|
| Study phase | 28 | 905 |
| Implementation phase | 26 | 1 243 |
| New projects slated to start in 2024 | 26 | 235 |
- A detailed briefing on the entire project portfolio was presented during the session.
- Participants also discussed the main difficulties hampering the advancement of certain sites, especially those related to public procurement and administrative procedures.
- Proposed solutions aimed at removing these obstacles and preventing further delays were examined.
Ministerial Recommendations
- Slah Zouari called for the adoption of all necessary administrative and legal measures to avoid any blockage in the execution of public projects, with particular attention to hospital facilities.
- He stressed strict compliance with contractual commitments.
Attendees
The meeting was attended by:
- The Chief of Staff
- The Head of the Directorate General for Civil Buildings (responsible for project management)
- Several senior officials of the ministry
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