Supporting Egypt’s development ambitions for first-class coastal destinations, AVK solutions play a vital role in forming the backbone of this infrastructure project, a 550-acre luxury development located between Almaza Bay and Sidi Heneish El Abd in Marsa Matruh.
The project brings together luxury villas, hospitality facilities, and retail spaces, supported by a fully integrated and complex infrastructure network designed to handle both seasonal peaks and year-round operations for its residents. Given the project’s scale and coastal environment, ensuring long-term infrastructure reliability made addressing water quality and corrosion challenges a key driver.
Solution for challenging coastal conditions
Coastal developments present unique operational challenges, particularly in water quality and corrosion risks. At Silver Sands, water analysis indicated Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) levels reaching up to 10,000 ppm, requiring valves with enhanced corrosion resistance suitable for harsh conditions and high-salinity water environment which meant correct material selection and stringent protection strategies.
Based on initial discussions and water analysis, the consultant, Active Brains Consulting Group (ABCG), requested all valves to be supplied by AVK as a sole vendor to ensure durability and long service life. Leveraging AVK’s technical expertise, the solution included:
- Ductile iron valves designed for durability
- Specialised PPG internal and external coating systems
- Coatings capable of withstanding high TDS levels
- Internal components upgraded to high-grade stainless steel and bronze
This combination ensured enhanced corrosion resistance and long-term performance in demanding coastal conditions.
Execution was carried out through Redcon Construction and Sewedy Electric, with the AVK Egypt team actively supporting MEP subcontractors throughout the process, ensuring timely delivery aligned with construction schedules while providing continuous technical input for material selection, submittals, and approvals.
“Our ability to deliver specialised coating solutions for extended valve life under high TDS conditions, combined with our proven track record, made us the preferred choice.” says Mohammed Hosny, Country Manager.
AVK supplied a wide range of valves for the infrastructure and building services systems, including potable water, irrigation, and wastewater networks.
Building for the future
The Silver Sands project highlights AVK Egypt’s capability to deliver tailored solutions for challenging environmental conditions while maintaining alignment with high-end development standards.
Beyond technical delivery, the project reflects the value of early-stage collaboration, smooth coordination across AVK companies and its supply chain, and aligned execution across all stakeholders.
Looking ahead, AVK continues to support Egypt’s development goals by delivering solutions that meet customer needs and are built to last.
Products supplied to the project
- 1966 x Gate Valves (02/20), (37/50) and (54/3334)
- 43 x Butterfly Valves (75)
- 14 x Check Valves (41/20), (41/36) and (641/01)
- 12 x Control Valves (S879 M100) and (S879 M600)
- 10 x Air Release Valves (CSA GOLIA)
Site Detail: Sidi Heneish – North Coast, Egypt.