3RD OF JULY MILITARY MARINE QUAY
Executive Summary
Between 2017 and 2018, the Egyptian Navy executed a large-scale port and naval base development project in Gargoup, Matrouh, Egypt, aimed at enhancing maritime and naval capabilities along Egypt’s western coast.
The project covered a total area of 2,500 feddan, with a built-up area of 80,000 m², and included major marine and infrastructure works such as quay walls, breakwaters, dredging, and buildings.
The project was characterized by high construction productivity, advanced marine works, and the deployment of a large workforce to meet the demanding coastal and operational requirements.
Project Description
The scope of work for the Gargoup Port and Naval Base project included the following key components:
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Gravity Block Quay Wall
- Length: 1,000 m
- Draught: 14.5 m
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Main Breakwater
- Length: 1,600 m
- Design Depth: –20 m
- Extensive marine, civil, and infrastructure works, including dredging and port facilities.
- Buildings and service structures supporting naval and port operations.
- Use of approximately 2,000 tons of reinforcement steel rebar in marine and civil works.
- Average daily concrete production: 3,000 m³/day
- Average daily rock supply and handling: 25,000 tons/day
- Peak manpower: 4,000 personnel
Client Challenge
The Egyptian Navy faced the challenge of delivering a multi-functional naval base in a harsh Mediterranean environment, requiring durable breakwaters, high daily concrete and rock production, effective coordination of large-scale marine and civil works across 2,500 feddan, and management of a large workforce while maintaining safety and quality standards.
