In a significant step towards enhancing regional infrastructure and socio-economic growth, the Casablanca-Settat Regional Council convened for its ordinary July session and approved several agreements and development projects, amounting to an impressive total investment of approximately 4.3 billion dirhams. These initiatives encompass a wide range of areas including infrastructure, economic development, healthcare, water resource management, and social policies.
The session, presided over by the Council's President, Abdellatif Maâzouz, and attended by key regional figures such as the wali of the region, Mohamed Mhidia, successfully addressed all items on the agenda. Among the foremost projects approved, the focus lies primarily on economic development and investment promotion.
Key initiatives include the establishment of a new industrial zone in Mohammedia, the development of economic activity zones in the Benslimane province, and the creation of an industrial platform dedicated to recycling used automotive parts and metal waste in the Mediouna province. Additionally, the Council sanctioned the construction of a bypass road aimed at enhancing accessibility to the Jorf Lasfar industrial and port area, thus fortifying its logistical services.
Social and Healthcare Projects
On the social front, regional representatives approved the launch of a program designed to promote the economic and social empowerment of women and young girls. This program will facilitate their professional integration, support female entrepreneurship, and bolster their economic independence. Furthermore, the Council gave the green light for the reconstruction and equipping of the Ar-Razi psychiatric hospital located in the Mediouna province, with the objective of improving mental healthcare services in the region.
The approved projects also encompass various infrastructures aimed at enhancing mobility. These involve a classified rural road program as part of the Regional Development Program (PDR) for 2022-2027, the strengthening of transportation routes serving Mohammed V Airport, as well as the upgrading of National Road No. 1 in Mohammedia. Moreover, the Council endorsed the initiation of the Settat Urban Development Program for the period from 2026 to 2029, a rehabilitation program for local communities in El Jadida province, and a project focused on the planning, management, and operation of parking facilities in Mohammedia.
In response to the challenges posed by climate change, several projects related to water resource management were also approved. These include a participatory management program for the Berrechid aquifer, flood risk protection operations in the municipalities of El Brouj and Nouaceur, and the construction of a water supply complex for the Ghdira industrial zone. Additionally, the representatives ratified a partnership agreement with the Association of Regions of Morocco to support Casablanca-Settat's participation in international conferences and meetings organized by the United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) organization, aiming to enhance the region's international profile.
As reported by lnt.ma.
