Strategic flagship projects—chiefly the Eastern mining railway and the Algiers-Tamanrasset rail line—are under constant oversight, with ramped-up collaboration among all stakeholders. Heightened synchronization is essential to support these initiatives and meet the set deadlines.
Public Works and Basic Infrastructure Minister Abdelkader Djellaoui reviewed the efforts alongside Energy and Renewables Minister Mourad Adjal, and Minister of Vocational Training and Education Nacima Arhab. A dedicated coordination session between Adjal and Djellaoui zeroed in on resolving joint challenges in affected areas.
The Energy Ministry reported that discussions centered on resolving clashes between power and gas grids and the ongoing Eastern mining railway project, as well as the presidentially approved Algiers-Tamanrasset line spanning Laghouat, Ghardaïa, El Meniaa, In Salah, and Tamanrasset.
Attended by top officials from both ministries, Sonelgaz executives, power and gas distributors, ANESRIF representatives, and public works directors from eastern and southern provinces, the talks highlighted satisfaction with progress on grid intersection fixes. These steps have sped up construction on the Annaba-Tébessa mining line through intensified efforts and cross-sector teamwork.
Further focus fell on establishing robust systems to identify all grid-rail crossings along the new Laghouat-Ghardaïa-El Meniaa-In Salah-Tamanrasset route, plus proactive measures to tackle them early and keep the project on track. Both ministers commended the elevated inter-ministerial alignment and directed continued momentum to overcome hurdles and deliver these vital infrastructures on time.
Tailoring Training to Project Needs
With Vocational Training Minister Nacima Arhab, the emphasis was building skilled workforces to back these builds. A joint action plan between Public Works and Vocational Training will map out support for the projects and skill-building.
Sunday’s session between Djellaoui and Arhab tackled meeting public works demands in priority fields like rail, ports, guided transport, and road networks—aligning with presidential directives. Needs assessments covered training requirements and specialties for seamless site support.
A collaborative framework was outlined to sync vocational programs with rail project specifics, pinpointing needed expertise. Participants agreed to boost joint initiatives for high-caliber specialties, emphasizing hands-on training at national firms and public works units to enhance graduate employability and supply qualified local talent.