SRM Casablanca-Settat: A Central Role in Water and Electricity Distribution Despite Administrative Obstacles
The Casablanca-Settat Regional Multi-Service Company (SRM) continues to play a crucial role in managing water, electricity, and sanitation services in the region, despite the challenges arising from the lack of a director for the “Casablanca-Settat Distribution” association.
Major Achievements in 2025
During the ordinary session on October 15, 2025, SRM Director Youssef Ettazi presented an overview of the year’s key projects. According to him, the company had to address the critical water situation in the region upon his arrival and implemented an emergency plan to tackle the most pressing issues.
In the drinking water sector:
Transfer of desalinated water from Jorf Lasfar, amounting to 60 million cubic meters per year, along with preparations for future transfers from the Casablanca desalination plant (300 Mm³/year).
Construction of 17 single-block stations with a capacity of 4 Mm³/year and an additional 11 stations underway to reach a total of 8 Mm³/year.
Creation of storage basins in Mansouria, Mejjatia, and Médiouna, with eight more under construction in the provinces of El Jadida, Settat, and Sidi Bennour, allowing the region to manage droughts and emergencies more effectively.
Installation of 15 pressure regulators and implementation of remote monitoring for the volumes of water distributed.
In the electricity sector:
Launch of programs to build or expand transformer stations in Yacoub El Mansour (79% completion), El Jadida (90%), Benslimane, and five existing stations.
Replacement of 600 electrical poles in 2025, with an additional 2,500 planned for 2026.
For sanitation:
Six wastewater treatment plants are under construction or in the planning stages, aiming to reduce pollution by 9 Mm³ per year.
Planned expansion of seven additional stations, targeting a total capacity of 17 Mm³ for irrigation water.
Strengthening Teams and Structuring the Organization
To support these operations, the SRM has launched a recruitment campaign for 600 personnel, utilizing human resources retrieved from former municipal authorities and Lydec. This initiative aims to establish a structured organization, ensuring optimal coverage across the entire region, where some managers were previously compelled to oversee multiple prefectures simultaneously.
A Budget Dependent on the Appointment of the Group’s Director
Despite these efforts, the SRM relies on the Casablanca-Settat Distribution Group, whose budget for 2026, amounting to 15,004 MDH, was adopted on October 15 but remains pending the appointment of a director. According to Nabila Rmili, the chairperson of the Group: “All projects carried out in 2025 were financed through allocations from the Casablanca municipality. This situation cannot continue.”
The call for applications for the director’s position has been launched, with a deadline set for November 2, 2025. The chairperson hopes that by the February session, the 2026 budget can be executed, allowing the SRM to continue its projects.
Toward 2026: Ambitious Projects for the Region
The SRM’s work plan for 2026 will be adopted at the board meeting at the end of the year, providing a clear vision for its future achievements. The planned infrastructure for water, electricity, and sanitation aims to sustainably improve service delivery and resilience in the Casablanca-Settat region, reinforcing the SRM’s central role in managing these vital services.
