He Comprehensive water system of the Chancay valley–Lambayeque it’s a megaproject that will generate intensive investment, technological innovation and jobs with impact in the regions of Peru. This million-dollar project, promoted by the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri) and the Regional governmentalso means social growth and potential benefit due to agro-export agriculture.
What does the water system of the Chancay-Lambayeque valley consist of and where would the work be carried out?
After signing the transfer agreement, determination of powers and responsibilities between the Midagrihe Regional Government of Lambayeque and Proinversión, within the framework of the Co-financed Private Initiative (IPC), will carry out the basic studies for the viability of the project by the Hindu consortium Afcons Infrastructure.
The Tinajones Development Manager of the Olmos Tinajones Special Project (PEOT)Arturo Solórzano, explained that this project aims to irrigate 20,000 hectares of the Pampas de Requewhich are located in the district that has the same name, in the province of Chiclayo, in order to use them for the agro-export cultivation of blueberries, grapes and avocado.
Along these lines, he maintained that the surplus of the land would be used for irrigation. Chancay Riverthat between 200 million cubic meters to 500 million cubic meters of water is lost in the sea, just as it happens at the time of rain. He assured that the water resource destined for more than 25,000 farmers what does he have Chancay Lambayeque valley.
“They would be used pipelines on a 70 kilometer route from the Chancay River, La Montería reservoir (Chongoyape district), to the Reque pampas and thus irrigate said lands with the water of the tributary,” remarked Arturo Solórzano.
With the surplus of the Chancay River, 20,000 hectares in the Pampas de Reque would be irrigated. Photo: The Republic
How many jobs will it generate and for whom?
According to the estimates made by the Regional Government of Lambayeque, There are more than 50,000 jobs that this megaproject would generate, which are aimed at professionals and technicians (civil, sanitary, mechanical, systems engineers, architects, safety engineers, and surveyors); as well as operating personnel (civil construction worker, planters, among others).
In this context, the general manager of the GORE LambayequeRanjiro Nakano, specified that the main beneficiaries of the generation of Job positions They are the Lambayecans, although he specified that their socioeconomic influence will be reflected in La Libertad, Cajamarca, Amazonas, Áncash and Piura. “This project will not only increase GDP (gross domestic product) from 2.7% to 4.5%, it will also apply social equity”noted Ranjiro Nakano.
What is the economic impact for Lambayeque?
Ranjiro Nakano specified that the execution of the project would generate 250 million dollars for the sale of land, as well as private investments in agricultural development of 750 million dollars, an estimate that is comparable to the current development of Chavimochic in La Libertad.
It is also considered that the concessionaire will provide the supply service pressurized water and income of S/18 million per year.
Investment for the comprehensive water system of the Chancay-Lambayeque valley
In turn, manager Arturo Solórzano remarked that an estimated investment of 700 million dollars, Being the 72% contribution from the investor and 28% from state co-financing.
The PEOT reported that blueberries would be grown. Photo: The Republic
When would the execution of the work begin?
On this topic, the also president of the board of directors of the Olmos Tinajones Special Project (PEOT), Ranjiro Nakano noted that the hindu consortium Afcons Infrastructure would make the technical studies in a 11 month periodwhile the project would be executed in two years and a half.
For his part, the general manager of the PEOT, Luis Piedra, told La República that after the basic studies for the development of the project in accordance with the IPC (Co-financed Private Initiative), Proinvestment would call for an adjudication process with the aim of presenting more bidders to choose the consortium with the best proposal to develop the work.
He noted that the project must have the technical, social, environmental and water resource viability of the National Water Authority (ANA).
What did the College of Engineers of Lambayeque say about the comprehensive system of the Chancay-Lambayeque valley?
The dean of the College of Engineers of Lambayeque (CIL), Carlos Burgos, He asked that civil society be informed about the aspects of the project to avoid conflicts. “Let’s look at the country’s horizon, we need big projects. That is why technicians are there to guide the development of Lambayeque with social responsibility. It is not possible for water to be lost in the sea.
Carlos Burgos added: “The takeoff of Lambayeque It requires the unity of all, it is important for the private sector to invest and with a social face. The farmers They should not continue to be condemned with crops that plunge them into poverty, but rather seek competitive markets, as is the case with “Chavimochic”argued Carlos Burgos.
Source: Larepublica
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