The New Damietta City Industrial Zone, a specialized economic hub in the Damietta Governorate designed to support diverse manufacturing and logistics operations. As a primary driver of industrial growth in the region, the zone facilitates a broad spectrum of economic activities ranging from heavy engineering to specialized furniture production. The facility is managed through the coordination of the New Damietta Central Authority and the New Urban Communities Authority, ensuring integrated urban and industrial development.
Industrial Capacity and Land Allocation
The New Damietta City Industrial Zone is divided into two primary segments: the first industrial zone and a subsequent extension. The first industrial zone encompasses a total area of 313.5 feddans, equivalent to 1,316,739 square meters. Data indicates this section is near full capacity, with only 567 square meters of vacant area remaining. The zone’s extension covers 244.5 feddans, or 1,026,900 square meters.
Note: source data unclear on this point; the document lists the vacant area for the extension as 3,026,900 square meters, which exceeds the total area cited.
These figures, collected in February 2014, reflect a high utilization rate for established industrial plots.
Economic Activities and Sector Focus
The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) identifies a wide array of economic activities permitted within the New Damietta City Industrial Zone. The sector focus is highly diversified, including food processing, engineering, metalwork, textiles, and ready-made garments. Additionally, the zone serves as a center for paper production, furniture and wood manufacturing, and the production of building materials. Chemical industries and warehousing operations also maintain a significant presence, benefiting from the zone’s proximity to regional trade routes and the Damietta Governorate’s industrial legacy.
Infrastructure and Utility Readiness
A defining characteristic of the New Damietta City Industrial Zone is its comprehensive infrastructure. According to data from the New Urban Communities Authority, both the first industrial zone and the extension have achieved 100% completion across all major utility categories. This includes full coverage for electricity networks and stations, natural gas networks and stations, water supply systems, and sewage treatment facilities. While the utility infrastructure is fully operational, the source data notes that specific metrics regarding road infrastructure were unavailable at the time of collection.
Strategic Oversight and Data Context
The development and administrative monitoring of the site are conducted by the New Damietta Central Authority in conjunction with the New Urban Communities Authority. The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) utilizes this data to coordinate investment opportunities within the governorate. It should be noted that the reported operational status and vacancy figures are based on data collected in February 2014.
The comprehensive utility readiness and high occupancy rates suggest that the New Damietta City Industrial Zone serves as a mature and stable environment for industrial investment and regional economic expansion.