Opening development works "Obelisk Garden" Heritage in Zamalek
Dr. Manal Awad, Minister of Local Development and Acting Minister of the Environment, accompanied by Major General Amir Sayed Ahmed, Adviser to the President of the Republic for Urban Planning, Dr. Ibrahim Saber, Governor of Cairo, representative of the “Long Live Egypt” Fund, and Engineer Mohamed Abu Saada, Head of the National Apparatus for Urban Coordination, opened this Tuesday evening the comprehensive development work for “Obelisk Park.” Heritage site in the Zamalek area in Cairo, after completing the implementation of an integrated plan to revive the park and raise its efficiency in line with its historical and aesthetic value.
During the opening, Dr. Manal Awad confirmed that the development of the park comes within the framework of the national vision launched by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, to revive the heritage and cultural identity of Cairo so that Cairo becomes an open museum of history, art, beauty and culture, noting the government’s keenness to Preserving heritage and historical parks in various governorates of the Republic, as an integral part of the Egyptian identity and an environmental and cultural outlet for citizens, pointing out that the state pays great attention to development projects that take into account environmental and archaeological standards, and restore these sites to their splendor.
The Minister of Local Development indicated that the development of the Obelisk Park reflects The state is keen to invest its heritage resources in a way that achieves cultural and tourism returns, explaining that the goal is not only to beautify the place, but rather to transform the historical gardens into vibrant attractions that encourage domestic tourism and enhance awareness of the importance of preserving the environment and authentic Egyptian heritage.
She explained that the development work witnessed the planting of more than 1,600 new trees of appropriate species. For the Egyptian environment, and coordinating the green spaces, corridors and waterways to form an integrated visual painting that combines natural beauty and high-end architectural elements, pointing out that all the rare and heritage trees and plants in the park have been preserved, and integrated services have been created for visitors with a modern architectural design that is consistent with the historical character. For the garden.
For his part, the head of the National Apparatus for Urban Coordination expressed his happiness at the revival of the “Obelisk Garden” One of the most important and rare heritage parks, as it was described as a green lung that was revived again, as the work of developing and reviving the “Obelisk Garden” was opened. Which comes at the forefront of a number of heritage parks that the Egyptian state decided to direct its efforts to revive, under the leadership of the President of the Republic, who had a deep future vision in all development projects in all fields, as he paid attention " With projects related to the ancient past, whether on the heritage or archaeological level, which aim to preserve the ancient Egyptian heritage.
He added that coordination had been made between all concerned parties in order to complete this project and develop the “Obelisk Garden” To the fullest extent, all environmental standards and requirements for dealing with this type of gardens have been put in place, in addition to placing the National Archives for rare trees in Egypt there. He also expressed his aspiration to revive many of the country’s heritage sites and reshape them in a way that is consistent with society and citizens.
During the opening, a documentary film was shown about the development work that was carried out. It took place in the Obelisk Park, which was carried out through joint efforts between the Holding Company for Investment and Development, the National Council for Urban Coordination, the Cairo Governorate, and the “Long Live Egypt” Fund, as these efforts contributed to reviving this place on an area exceeding twelve thousand square meters to become an open museum that reflects the spirit of modern Cairo.
The project also included the establishment of Recreational areas, children’s playgrounds, and pedestrian walkways, in addition to corners for reviving Egyptian handicrafts such as copper making, handmade carpets, and khayameya, in a scene that combines the authenticity of the past with the spirit of the present.
The development was not limited to the aesthetic appearance only, but extended to include a complete modernization of the infrastructure, including drainage, irrigation, and electricity networks, and alarm systems. And firefighting, to ensure the sustainability of the park and the safety of its facilities. A modern lighting system was also added, highlighting the beauty of the park and its landmarks at night, and providing a safe and attractive atmosphere for visitors.
After that, Dr. Manal Awad, Advisor to the President of the Republic and the Governor of Cairo, and the attendees, made an inspection tour of the park to follow up on the development work that the park has witnessed, in addition to meeting a number of owners of various handicrafts present in the park. .
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