To complete the Annaba phosphate port expansion project within the established timeframe, the Minister of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure, Abdelkader Djellaoui, instructed contractor companies to intensify on-site monitoring and strengthen coordination among various operational actors.
Accelerating construction pace remained the primary directive from the minister overseeing this strategic project for Algeria, which serves as the export terminal for phosphate extracted from the Bled El Hadba mine in Tebessa.
During an unannounced nighttime site visit to the Annaba phosphate port expansion project conducted Monday evening, the minister further urged the maintenance of night shifts at full operational speed to wrap up construction according to the fixed calendar and established blueprint. Accompanied by the governor of Annaba, Djellaoui inspected work on the mineral quay under the integrated phosphate project framework, stated an official ministry press release.
During this field tour, the minister inspected ongoing pile-driving procedures, noting that 656 piles out of a targeted 1,332 have been completed, alongside rockfill placement operations along the quay wall structure, according to the same release.
Offshore sand dredging performed by a specialized vessel, followed by pipeline delivery via floating conduits to build up backfill behind the quay wall, also featured on the ministerial inspection itinerary. This continuous operation runs round-the-clock at a delivery rate of 30,000 cubic meters daily.
The minister evaluated reinforced concrete beam fabrication alongside ongoing preparations to produce precast reinforced concrete slabs designed for the quay superstructure.
According to the Department of Public Works, this unannounced visit falls within routine inspections targeting strategic infrastructure initiatives and tracking site progress across various project sectors, which Head of State Abdelmadjid Tebboune prioritizes due to their broad economic returns.
This surprise site tour by Djellaoui does not represent an isolated event, as he previously conducted similar site visits. Notable among them was his unannounced inspection on July 16 at the Taleb Abderrahmane metro station site in Bab El Oued, Algiers, where he evaluated construction progress and reviewed technical briefings outlining various project phases. On that occasion, he emphasized accelerating construction on the Algiers metro extension linking Place des Martyrs to Bab El Oued while ensuring strict adherence to deadlines, quality benchmarks, and heightened site safety protocols.