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Development projects in Tunisia

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The Development Projects in Tunisia refer to initiatives either currently under development or planned within the Republic of Tunisia.

Tunisia’s geographic location and diverse economy have attracted foreign investments over the years. These investments cover a range of sectors such as infrastructure, transportation, real estate, tourism, banking, energy, healthcare, sports, higher education, and culture.

Overview of these Projects

This document offers a brief overview of some of the key projects currently underway or planned in Tunisia.

Infrastructure Projects

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Mainly related to highways, bridges, and commercial ports:

Project Origin Status Expected Completion Cost (Million Dinar) Region Description
Maghreb highway Tunisia In Progress 2034 4227 Entire Tunisia Divided into four main sections:
  • A1 Highway (Tunis–Sfax–Gabès): 154 km from Sfax to Gabès, costing ~817 million Dinar, funded equally by Tunisia and the European Investment Bank, opened May 24, 2018.
  • Gabès–Mednine–Ras Jedir: 176 km, cost ~1 billion Dinar, financed by the Tunisian state and JICA for Gabès–Mednine, and by the African Development Bank for Mednine–Ras Jedir.
  • Gabès–Mednine segment: 84 km, opened in 2023.
  • Mednine–Ben Gardane: 57 km, opened July 27, 2018.
  • Ben Gardane–Ras Jedir: 35 km, opened March 7, 2021.
Highway A3 (Tunis–Kef) [1] Tunisia In Progress 2034 1660 Tunis, Kairouan, Sidi Bouzid, Gafsa, El Kef Part of Tunisia’s 2016-2020 development plan aimed at boosting economic activity by connecting interior regions via a 385 km highway, initially reaching Zaghouan, then Kairouan, Sidi Bouzid, and Gafsa. Funded partly by the European Union; initial phase (Gafsa–Jalel) received 481 million Dinar from European sources.
Kasserine Algeria Border Highway Tunisia Under Study 2034 710 Kasserine Estimated 115 km, cost approx. 710 million Dinar. To connect Kasserine to the Algerian border, with potential routes including tunnels or bridges; detailed planning ongoing.
Tataouine–Highway A1 [2] Tunisia In Progress 2019–Present 120 Tataouine Connecting Tataouine to Highway A1, with construction begun in May 2019.
Ring Road (X20) [3] Tunisia In Progress 2020–Present 163 Grand Tunis Completing ring road around Tunis to ease traffic congestion.
Bizerte Fixed Bridge [4] Tunisia and EU In Progress June 2026 610 Bizerte A 2 km long bridge at 69 meters above sea level, costing 610 million Dinar, to enhance regional development. Construction awarded to Sichuan Road and Bridge Group, start April 2024.
Djerba–Ajim Bridge [5] Tunisia and China Under Study 2023–Present 900 Djerba Connecting Ajim to Djerba island, supporting tourism and local ecology. Project aims to sustain the environment of Bougrara Lake.
Radès–La Goulette bridge[6] Tunisia and Japan Completed 2009 Unknown Radès, La Goulette A bridge over Lake Tunis, approximately 20 meters above water, built by a Japanese company with Egyptian consortium funding.
Enfidha Deep Water Port[7] Tunisia Under Study Unknown 2,500 Enfidha A large commercial port under development, land preparation began in 2015, with plans for over 50,000 jobs and significant regional economic impact.
Western Tunis Flood Protection [8] Tunisia and Japan Completed 2017 131.2 Grand Tunis Flood defense project in western Tunis, including riverbed management and floodplain infrastructure, supported by a Japanese loan.
Strait of Sicily Tunnel[9][10] Tunisia and Italy Cancelled Estimated 10 years 20 billion USD Nabeul Sicily A proposed 60 km tunnel under the Mediterranean connecting Sicily and Nabeul, Italy–Tunisia. Currently cancelled due to feasibility issues.

Transportation Projects

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Including airports and mass transit:

Project Origin Status Expected Completion Cost (Million Dinar) Region Description
High-Speed Rail Network[11] Tunisia Partially Completed 2030 1100 Grand Tunis Capable of transporting 600,000 passengers, replacing numerous buses and cars, reducing emissions. A train can carry as much as 50 buses or 1,700 cars. As of 2018, 41% complete.
Sfax Metro[12] Tunisia Under Study 2028 2800 Sfax Detailed studies completed, project aims to improve urban transport.
Enfidha–Hammamet International Airport[13] Turkey Completed 2009 300 Enfidha Modern airport 90 km south of Tunis, with a capacity of 5 million passengers/year, expandable to 20 million in future expansion.
Tunis–Utica International Airport[14] Tunisia Under Study 2030 2250 Bizerte A new international airport with global standards, designed to attract more travelers and reduce pressure on Tunis-Carthage airport.
Tabarka Airport Dismantling Facility Tunisia Under Study Unknown Unknown Tabarka Approved in 2017, expected to be operational soon, to support aircraft recycling and maintenance.

Cultural, Tourism, and Sports Projects

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Projects mainly focused on tourism resorts, cultural centers, and sports facilities:

Project Origin Status Expected Completion Cost (Million Dinar) Region Description
Tozeur Sahara Resort [15] Qatar Completed 2019 160 Tozeur A luxury five-star desert resort including suites, wellness center, conference halls, traditional tents, and cultural village. Features natural springs, oases, and salt lakes, emphasizing sustainability and local heritage.
City of Culture Tunis Tunisia Completed 2018 76.3 Tunis Cultural complex comprising opera house, auditorium, theater, studios, media center, cinema, galleries, and a 60-meter tower with city views. Designed to promote arts and culture.
Bizerte Marina [16] Tunisia Partially Completed 2018–Present 170 Bizerte A marina with capacity for 1,000 yachts, luxury hotel, shops, and recreational facilities, supporting tourism and maritime activities.
Tunis Economic City[17] Tunisia Cancelled Unknown 5000 Tunis A proposed massive economic, tourism, and social hub covering 90 km², including industrial zones, port, free trade area, medical city, university, residential and entertainment zones. Proposed with Saudi investment; rejected by government for being too ambitious amid other regional needs.
Tunis City Center[18] Tunisia Cancelled Unknown Unknown Tunis A commercial and residential complex with shopping mall, cinemas, offices, apartments, and parking, planned over 4.27 hectares. Started in 2008 but later cancelled.

Other Notable Projects

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  • Tunisia Financial Port:[19] A $3 billion project to develop a financial center in Ariana Governorate, Raoued including business, banking, insurance, universities, hospital, marina, commercial zone, and residential units. Land preparation began in 2015; project revived after 2016 talks, but as of 2025 is suspended.
  • Tunisia F1 Race Track:[20] Proposed 5 km race circuit, with plans for housing, sports facilities, hotels, and commercial centers. Currently under study.
  • El Khomssa Island:[21] A futuristic island resort in Korbous, inspired by Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah, featuring skyscrapers, hotels, and entertainment, projected to host 20 million tourists annually. Still In negotiations.

Notes

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References

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  6. ^ "Pont Radès-La Goulette". tun.sika.com (in French). Retrieved 2022-08-28.
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  11. ^ JELASSI, Mohamed Khalil (2022-09-23). "Réseau ferroviaire rapide (RFR) : Un retard interminable !". La Presse de Tunisie (in French). Retrieved 2022-11-23.
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  21. ^ "مشروع "الخُمسة" في قرْبص مازال معطلًا". Jawhara FM. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
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