Argentina signs agreement to finance water works in Misiones

Statement from the Ministry of Public Works of Argentina

This is a machine translation of the original press release issued in Spanish

The Minister of Public Works , Gabriel Katopodis; the head of the Cabinet of the Nation, Juan Manzur; the governor of Misiones , Oscar Herrera Ahuad; and the administrator of ENOHSA , Enrique Cresto, signed an agreement to finance new works for the provision of drinking water in the towns of Santo Pipó and Leandro N. Alem.

In this regard, Katopodis pointed out: "This is the decision of the National Government to have a federal look at all the execution of Public Works to reach Misiones and each province with more infrastructure, and thus achieve a more equitable country."

And he continued: "This investment in water and sanitation means the generation of work, which today is a priority, and is proof that public works are not slowing down in Argentina."

“From the national government we want to build an increasingly federal country, which takes into account the idiosyncrasies and the economic and cultural differences that exist in Argentina, and works to settle the historical asymmetries that exist between the regions. This great investment that we are making in Misiones is proof of this and a guarantee of the promotion of public works carried out by the Government to promote the generation of employment and improve the living conditions of Argentine men and women”, assured Manzur after signing the agreement. agreements.

The Santo Pipó project, which will require an investment of $663.5 million, provides for the replacement of the existing intake equipment, the construction of a compact 50 m3/h modular treatment plant and the updating of the distribution network with micro and macro measurement.

For its part, the work of Leandro N. Alem contemplates the execution of a water intake on the Mártires Chico stream, the impulsion pipe, the adaptation of the treatment facilities and the expansion of the distribution network; for an investment of $1,583.8 million.

These works will create 100 direct jobs and provide quality water to 25,689 residents of both towns and Paraje El Pueblito.

The Ministry of Public Works carries out 168 works and projects in Misiones for roads, water and sanitation, flood control, health and university infrastructure, urban improvement, social equipment, and the Plan Argentina Hace.