In line with this goal, the expert Gabi Schock travelled to Sfax in May 2017 to advise the local experts on the project proposal. Her suggestions included a feasibility study including worst and best case scenarios and a thorough analysis of the costs along the value chain. Furthermore, Mrs Schock suggested building an additional smaller and regulated waste disposal site for remaining residues. This could save space which could be dedicated to higher-value use to help finance the project. An optional additional expert mission focusing on the treatment of construction waste could complement Schock’s recommendations.

A partnership with a German municipality could help to effectively implement the planned project on recycling of construction waste in Sfax. The municipality of Sfax is now looking for example for support on building and demolition permissions with a focus on higher recycling rates of construction waste. The cooperation with a German municipality could also give further insights on German regulations on construction waste, on waste management planning or on concrete public relation activities in the area of demolition waste.

Municipalities and experts who would like to support Sfax in these thematic areas are very welcome to contact us via info(at)connective-cities.net.