SRM Casablanca-Settat: A Central Role in Water and Electricity Distribution Despite Administrative Obstacles
The Regional Multi-Service Company (SRM) Casablanca-Settat for Distribution continues to play a crucial role in managing water, electricity, and sanitation services in the region, despite challenges posed by the lack of a appointed director for the Joint Group of Territorial Communities “Casablanca-Settat for Distribution.”
Major Achievements in 2025
Present during the regular session on October 15, 2025, SRM Director Youssef Ettazi provided an overview of the key projects undertaken this year. He noted that the company had to address the critical water situation in the region from the moment he took office 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 m³ per year, along with preparations for future transfers from the Casablanca desalination plant (300 million m³ per year).
Construction of 17 block stations with a capacity of 4 million m³ per year, with another 11 under construction to achieve a capacity of 8 million m³ per 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, enabling the region to manage drought and emergency situations.
Installation of 15 pressure regulators and the establishment of remote control for distributed water volumes.
In the electrical sector:
Launch of programs to build or expand transformer stations in Yacoub El Mansour (79% complete), El Jadida (90%), Benslimane, and five other existing stations.
Replacement of 600 electrical poles in 2025, with an additional 2,500 planned for 2026.
In sanitation:
Six wastewater treatment plants either under construction or in the study phase, expected to reduce pollution by 9 million m³ per year.
Planned expansion of seven additional plants, aimed at achieving a total capacity of 17 million m³ of irrigation water.
Strengthening Teams and Restructuring the Organizational Chart
To support these operations, the SRM has launched a recruitment campaign for 600 individuals, utilizing human resources from former regulatory bodies and Lydec. This initiative aims to structure the company’s organizational chart and ensure optimal coverage across the region, where some managers were previously forced to oversee multiple prefectures simultaneously.
A Budget Dependent on the Appointment of the Director of the Joint Group
Despite these efforts, the SRM relies on the Casablanca-Settat Group for Distribution, whose 2026 budget of 15,004 MDH was approved on October 15 but remains suspended pending the appointment of a director. According to Nabila Rmili, the president of the Group: “All projects completed in 2025 were financed using resources allocated by the Casablanca commune. This situation cannot continue.”
The call for applications for the director position was launched with a deadline set for November 2, 2025, and the president hopes that by the February session, the 2026 budget will be executable, allowing the SRM to continue its projects.
Looking Ahead to 2026: Ambitious Projects for the Region
The SRM’s 2026 work plan will be adopted during the year-end board meeting, providing a clear vision for its future achievements. The planned infrastructures in water, electricity, and sanitation aim to sustainably improve service delivery and resilience in the Casablanca-Settat region, reinforcing the SRM’s central role in managing these vital services.
