First-stage footing of the activated sludge building cast at the North Gaza WWTP

MACC cast about 800 m³ of reinforced concrete on 18 May 2011 for the first stage of the activated sludge building footing at the North Gaza WWTP, ahead of the planned time.

On 18 May 2011 MACC completed the first stage of the footing of the activated sludge building at the North Gaza Wastewater Treatment Plant. Approximately 800 m³ of reinforced concrete was placed in a single pour, and the work was finished in less time than planned.

The activated sludge building is one of the largest structures built in Gaza. It forms the biological treatment stage of the plant, where activated sludge with nitrogen removal treats the wastewater of Jabalia, Beit Lahia and Beit Hanoun. The 35,600 m³/day plant is being built for the Palestinian Water Authority under the World Bank-funded NGEST project, with MACC carrying out the civil works for all treatment units, the buildings and infrastructure, and the installation of the electromechanical works.

The pour follows the digester footings completed in January 2011 and keeps the main structures on programme.