Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani presided over a meeting of the Higher Committee for the New Sadr City Project, focusing on advancing infrastructure and housing initiatives for this major urban development.
Key Decisions and Updates:
- Progress on Phase One
- Reviewed advancements in awarding contracts for infrastructure projects.
- Phase One comprises 11,000 housing units, initiated as per the Council of Ministers’ resolution on November 26, 2024.
- Investment Models for Housing Units
- Directed the development of investment models for Phase One and Phase Two, which collectively encompass 60,000 housing units (11,000 in Phase One and 49,000 in Phase Two).
- Assigned technical and economic advisors to collaborate with the National Investment Commission (NIC) on model creation.
- Advisory and Consultancy Support
- Invited reputable consulting firms to provide advisory services for the project’s infrastructure and housing components.
- Archaeological and Utility Considerations
- Directed the completion of evaluations for archaeological sites to determine suitability for development.
- Identified optimal locations and finalized the models for power stations to supply electricity to the new city.
- Daily Reporting and Accountability
- Ordered the submission of daily reports on progress to ensure transparency and adherence to timelines.
(Source: PMO)
