Newly appointed Hydraulics Minister Lounès Bouzegza has laid out his action plan, zeroing in on key goals. Topping the list: ensuring steady, reliable drinking water supply for all citizens across every province, with urgent steps for Eid al-Adha and the summer peak ahead.
Announcing this Sunday a gathering with central department leaders, general managers of supervised agencies, and the sector federation’s secretary general, the minister outlined priorities and work methods, per a ministry statement. He expressed deep gratitude to President Abdelmadjid Tebboune for entrusting him with this critical portfolio, urging redoubled efforts and team spirit.
The aim, he stated, is to “deliver top-notch handling of public concerns,” especially boosting and sustaining drinking water access nationwide. He issued directives focused on crafting an emergency action plan for Eid al-Adha and summer, securing consistent water delivery, and conducting a sharp sector assessment to fix glitches in troubled areas.
Ministerial guidance also covers “ramping up public outreach and information rights, particularly during outages or breakdowns,” “honoring central and local staff contributions,” and “maximizing state-provided infrastructure for quality public service.”
During this first session since taking office this Sunday, Bouzegza stressed “rational water resource management”—spanning conventional sources (surface water, wells) and non-traditional ones (seawater desalination, treated wastewater reuse)—plus curbing waste. He highlighted tackling leaks, illegal hookups, rigorous project tracking, and faster rollout.
Bouzegza reaffirmed his pledge for fieldwork and constant monitoring to elevate water service standards and meet citizen expectations.