Public Works Ministry Secures DZD 980 Billion for 2027
Algeria's Public Works and Basic Infrastructure Minister, Abdelkader Djellaoui, has presented the proposed 2027 Finance Bill to the Finance and Budget Committee of the People's National Assembly. The sector's budget for the upcoming year is estimated at DZD 980 billion in payment credits. This substantial allocation also includes 322 billion DA in engagement authorizations, alongside the programming of 456 new operations and the re-evaluation of 14 existing projects. Overall engagement authorizations for public investments are set to exceed 290 billion DA, with operational expenses for services projected at more than 31.6 billion DA.
The 2027 Finance Bill places particular importance on the maintenance and development of fundamental infrastructure, prioritizing the completion of ongoing projects, upholding the quality of public services, and directing available resources towards initiatives with significant economic and developmental impact. Key areas of focus include the maintenance and reinforcement of roads and highways, the modernization and expansion of the road network, the construction and reconstruction of civil engineering structures, the upkeep of airports, and the enhancement of maritime infrastructure through port dredging and operational improvements. Additionally, a National Fund for Damage Repair caused by adverse weather is proposed, aiming to secure annual financial resources to address infrastructure damages promptly.
Significant structural projects are also central to the ministry's plans, including the ongoing development of the North-South railway corridor, connecting Algiers to Tamanrasset, a total length of 2,036 km. Portions totaling 308 km are already operational, with 42 km currently under construction, 924 km in preparation for launch, and 651 km subject to tender processes. Progress continues on the East mining line, a 422 km double-track electrified route designed to transport an estimated 23 million tons of phosphate and iron annually. Of this, 174 km are operational, while 127 km are nearing completion with technical trials scheduled for October 2026, and the remaining 121 km are under active development, including the renovation of an existing 34 km line set for commissioning by late March 2027. Furthermore, the extension of the Annaba port and the creation of a mineral quay are planned, involving extensive dredging, a 1,400-meter maritime dike extension, an 82-hectare platform, and a new 1,600-meter quay.
