At ECG, we understand that master planning guides growth and development, and as such is paramount to the future success of all projects. This is why we really give it our all.

Our master planning approach covers urban planning, land-use planning, transportation facilities, open spaces, and public services, as well as environment and heritage conservation precincts; and if this is not enough, we conduct a broad range of other studies pertaining to air, soil, water, health, and safety.

These studies include Economic Impact Analyses, Energy Efficiency Potential Studies, Environmental Impact Assessments, Feasibility Studies, Geotechnical & Ground Engineering Studies, GIS Studies, Hazard & Operability Studies (HAZOP), Hydrologic & Hydraulic Studies, Land Valuations, Marketing Researches, Population Studies, Real Estate & Asset Appraisals, Social Impact Assessments, Solid Waste Management Studies, Traffic Impact Assessments, Urban Development Studies, and water, air, and soil characterizations.

This meticulous attention to detail and comprehensive approach has paid off. Today, we are the trusted name in the field of engineering consultancy both nationally and globally. In addition, we take great pride in that.

The project aimed at developing a Master Plan for the phased development of the Port Said Water, Wastewater and Storm Water disposal facilities from 1977 through the year 2000.
The Master Plan covered domestic, industrial and irrigation water supply needs of the served areas as well as the wastewater facilities needs up to the year 2000. The study also included the development of high priority projects to be implemented immediately as remedial measures to improve the present conditions in areas not adequately served by the existing systems.
Energy conservation was considered from the very beginning. The energy losses were limited to the minimum by insulating building facades, glazing, walls, roofs and floors. Solar gains were managed taking into account sun trajectory in winter and summer, building orientation and shading.

Starting from the late eighties the USAID funded a series of projects aiming at improving the water and wastewater systems in the three “Middle Egypt Governorates”; Fayoum, Beni Suef and Minia. In 1995, the USAID funded
a mega-scale project to develop water and wastewater master plans covering the three governorates.
The project involved the assessment of existing conditions, in terms of the adequacy and quality of the water and wastewater services, as well as the assessment of the physical conditions and O&M of water and
wastewater facilities. A long-term strategic plan until the year 2022 was developed for the three governorates.
High priority projects were identified and recommended for design and construction. Within this context, preliminary designs and design/ build contracts were prepared for the following components:

• Kohafa Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) in Fayoum Governorate (activated sludge treatment of capacity 120,000 m3 / day)
• A Wastewater Treatment Plant in Beni Suef Governorate (secondary treatment of capacity 60,000 m3 / day)
• Two Water Treatment Plants in Beni Suef and Minia Governorates of capacity 330 liter/ sec each.
• Wastewater collection system in Beni Ebeid district, Minia Governorate.
• Pump station and wastewater networks improvements in Mina City, Minia Governorate.

The scope of work comprised the following interrelated tasks, and the results were compiled in a single master plan for each governorate:

• Existing Conditions: provide an integrated description and evaluation of the present status of water supply and wastewater collection and treatment services, systems and facilities in each governorate, including the physical condition and current capabilities in operation and maintenance of these facilities. Develop a Geographic Information System (GIS) for the existing and new water and wastewater facilities in the three governorates.
• Privatization: Conduct a study and provide recommendations, which would lead to development of opportunities for private sector participation in the water and wastewater sector in the governorates.
• Identification of High Priority Projects: Determine those facilities considered to be the most critical importance to the immediate improvement of sector services, within the criteria established in the scope of work for the selection of such facilities.
• Long-Term Strategic Plan: Prepare a twenty year (through 2022) strategic plan for the least-cost solution for the future development of water supply, sanitation and wastewater collection and treatment facilities.
• First Stage Investment Program: Develop a least cost, priority and affordable first stage investment program to meet the estimated needs in year 2007 for the adequate provision of water supply, sanitation and wastewater collection and treatment services.
• Implementation Plan: Prepare a study and a plan, including the required investment and operation and maintenance costs, for the implementation of the First Stage Investment Program. Performing this task requires close coordination with the work of the institutional strengthening contractor.
• Environmental Review: Conduct an environmental review to identify and mitigate potentially adverse environmental impacts on the proposed water, sanitation and wastewater investments.

The objective of the study was to identify appropriate ways and means to provide suitable sanitation services involving sewerage systems, sludge management and disposal, solid waste and drainage for the population in
the district centers.
The study examined and recommended the rehabilitation, extension, and upgrading of existing sanitation facilities, and the provision of new facilities in order to improve public and environmental health. It also identified and
recommended appropriate criteria and guidelines for environmental protection from human waste disposal and wastewater discharge and for upgrading and installing of new sanitation facilities in the district centers.
The study was conducted in two phases: phase 1 involved preparation of master plans for all the 43 district centers, and phase 2 involved the feasibility studies, detailed engineering designs and tender documents for
the seven districts.

The scope of work was divided into two phases:
Phase 1: Development of Master Plan

• Overview of water supply, sanitation, solid waste, sludge and drainage situation in Malawi.
• Recommendation for the enhancement of the quality of service delivery.
• Data collection and analysis, study of existing facilities and preparation of service criteria.
• Preliminary study of the existing environmental conditions, problems and risks to public health.
• Implementation of beneficiaries assessment to determine community demand for services and socio-economic impact of project activities.
• Social Impact Assessment (SIA).

Phase 2: Feasibility Study, Designs and Tender Documents

• Feasibility studies and preliminary designs.
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
• Financial and economic analysis.
• Institutional analysis.
• Detailed designs, and tender documents.
• Evaluation and recommendations.

Stage (1): evaluation and data collection, Geotechnical Information System (GIS), topographic survey, and geotechnical investigations, water quality analysis, flow measurement, review of data and previous plans, civilization and population studies, existing and future water consumption studies, and maximum flow rate specification.
Stage (2): analysis, studies, issuance of final report including bases of design.
Stage (3): feasibility studies, conceptual designs for water supply systems, and preparation of tender documents using design and build scheme which comprised technical specifications, bill of quantities, drawings, estimate for each tender and construction schedule for high priority projects.
Stage (4): preparation of Master Plan final report.

The preparation of Qalyoubia Water Master Plan involved 4 stages. In stage one, a primary report was developed to review the current conditions of existing facilities. Those comprised 57 major surface water treatment plants, 126 water wells, 9 major pump stations, 126 water reservoirs
(elevated tanks), 3,500 km of pipeline networks involving pipes with diameters ranging from 200 mm to 1,000 mm.
Stage two included preparation of a final report comprising social, demographic and water demand studies, review and completion of hydraulic studies for the water distribution system, and preparation of alternatives with respect to service improvements implemented every 5 years.
Identification of high-priority projects to be implemented in the first five years was undertaken in stage 3, whereas stage 4 involved the development of a Master Plan for the period 2037-2007, in addition to the preparation of viable alternatives and annual construction cost projections.

Funded by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization and the Islamic Development Bank, Saudi Arabia, the project aimed at the construction of an industrial wastewater treatment plant of total production capacity 11,000 m³ / day for treating residue of tanning industry. ECG designs secured compliance with Syrian environmental laws and adopted a recycling strategy for the recovery and re-use of chrome in the industrial tanning process.

ECG was engaged in adjusting the plant process designs, performing a topographic survey & geotechnical investigation, studying the impact on the design parameters, studying the increase of the designed hydro quality of water, preparing detailed design and tender documents, assisting Damascus Governorate during evaluation of construction bids as well as during the construction supervision.

ECG, in joint venture with others, performed the following services:

• All necessary survey, studies, preliminary and detailed designs, tender documents and cost estimates.
• Advising and assisting AGOSD in evaluating tenders and awarding equipment and construction contracts.
• Performing construction management and supervision services during the construction phase.
• Training AGOSD personnel on the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of the project.
• Preparing O&M Manuals.
• Assisting in starting-up and initial operation of the project.

As part of the Alexandria Wastewater Program (Phase I), this project aimed at upgrading Alexandria West Treatment Plant to an average capacity of 186,000 m³ / day.

The project includes improvements to existing treatment facilities and construction of new structures for the primary treatment of wastewater.

The upgrading program includes the following major items:
• New influent pumping station (955,000 m³ /day – circular slurry wall 54 m diameter).

• New headwork.
• New primary clarifiers.
• New sludge-blending pumping station.
• New primary sludge pumps, scum pumps and W2 water pumps with hydro-pneumatic tank.
• New staff housing.
• Modifications of the existing building to house W2 water pumps and blowers.
• Modifications of existing building to serve as workshop and storage facility.
• Modifications of existing grit tanks to serve as W2 storage reservoir.
• Yard piping (200 mm to 2750 mm diameter).

ECG, in joint venture with others, performed the following services:

• All necessary surveys, studies, preliminary and detailed designs, tender documents and cost estimates.
• Advising and assisting AGOSD in evaluating tenders and awarding equipment and construction contracts.
• Performing construction management and supervision services during the construction phase.
• Training AGOSD personnel on the operation and maintenance (O&M) of the project.
• Preparing O&M Manuals.
• Assisting in starting-up and initial operation of the project.

As part of the Alexandria Wastewater Program (Phase I), this project aimed at upgrading Alexandria East Treatment Plant to an average capacity of 410,000 m³ /day.

The project included improvement of existing treatment facilities and construction of new structures for the primary treatment of wastewater.

The upgrading program included the following major components:

• New headwork structure for screening, grit and scum removal and fl ow measurement.
• New flow split structure.
• Construction of new eight (8) clarifiers, each of 35 mm diameter and 4.5 depth.
• Eight (8) new pumping stations including four (4) primary sludge pumping stations, a sludge transfer pumping station, a W2 water pumping station, a recycle pumping station and an employee housing wastewater pumping station.
• New on-site employee housing.

The extensive developments currently under way across the State of Qatar create surging demand for potable water production. Such a fast-growing demand on potable water, as well as emergency potable water, can only be fulfilled through the implementation of water desalination projects.
The Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has thus planned the construction of a desalination plant at Qatar Economic Zone 3 (QEZ3) south of Al-Wakrah Municipality. Constructed in the form of an
Independent Power & Water Plant (IPWP), the prospective desalination plant has a capacity of 130 million imperial gallons per day. Kahramaa is simultaneously implementing a transmission pipeline to convey water
from the desalination plant to identified interconnection points of the Kahramaa central distribution system and Reservoir & Pumping Station (RPS) system.
Kahramaa is also laying two parallel desalinated water transmission pipelines (each 1,600 mm in diameter) to be interconnected, on a one-to-one basis, to two water delivery points extending from the pumping station of the desalination plant.

Stretching over a 20,000 m² area, the Moroccanstyle beach club has a built-up area of 2,000 m² accommodating a ground floor and two above-ground
floors. The club can host over 3,500 guests at a time while preserving a uniquely refined atmosphere.

For the purpose of safety of terminal building occupants, a study of the implementations of escape route for Cairo Airport Terminals 1 and 2 was conducted.

The goals of this study is to demonstrate all reasonably practicable measures to ensure the safe and effective evacuation, escape and rescue of personnel. Also, to demonstrate the adequacy of evacuation, escape and rescue provisions in response to accident conditions and to provide guidance for management of emergencies.