Algiers Wilaya Expands Youth and Sports Infrastructure Network
Algiers Wilaya has expanded its network of sports and youth facilities, including the inauguration of new swimming pools and the laying of foundation stones for additional projects. This initiative aligns with the wilaya's strategy to enhance public services and promote water sports across different age groups.
Algiers Wilaya is expanding its network of sports and youth facilities, with the Minister-Governor, Mr. Mohamed Abdelnour Rabhi, overseeing recent inaugurations and foundation stone placements. Among the new additions, the semi-Olympic pool "Martyr Amer Allal" in the Zerhouni Mokhtar neighborhood of Mohammadia municipality has been commissioned. Foundation stones have also been laid for several new semi-Olympic pools across various municipalities, including Mohammad Belouizdad, Draria in the Sebbala area, Bordj El Bahri, and Chéraga. Additionally, construction has commenced for a semi-Olympic pool and a youth center in the Sidi Abdellah New City, alongside two multi-sport halls located in El Madania and Baba Hassen municipalities.
This initiative is part of the Algiers Wilaya’s broader strategy to keep pace with the urban expansion in areas like Sidi Abdellah New City, ensuring these new developments are supported by adequate sports, youth, and recreational infrastructure. Plans are underway for several significant projects in Sidi Abdellah, with studies initiated for an Olympic pool, another youth center, a neighborhood sports complex, a scientific recreational center, and a youth hostel designed to accommodate 100 beds. The expansion also includes two new multi-sport halls, each with a capacity of 500 seats, and a football stadium capable of seating 5400 spectators, in addition to 10 new neighborhood football pitches, supplementing the 18 already completed.
The wilaya's strategic goal is to establish at least one swimming pool in every municipality to bolster water sports participation across all age groups. As of the end of 2022, Algiers Wilaya counted 19 swimming pools. Since then, 16 new pools have entered service, with another 16 currently under construction. Furthermore, 10 more pools are undergoing feasibility studies. Rehabilitation efforts are also underway for three existing pools – the aquatic center pools at Mohamed Boudiaf Olympic Complex, the Ben Aknoun Women's Sports Center pool, and the Ahmed Gharmoul Sports Complex pool in Sidi M'Hamed – to prepare them for public reopening. Studies for the rehabilitation of the May 1st pool have been completed.
