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Ciudad Juárez, Chih. – The Municipal Government of Ciudad Juárez and the National Water Commission (Conagua) have reached an agreement to move forward with the review of essential storm drainage infrastructure projects. The initiative aims to address chronic runoff and flooding issues that impact various sectors of the city, with potential execution scheduled for 2027.
Collaborative Planning for 2027
The agreement follows a high-level meeting in Mexico City between the Municipal President, Héctor Rafael Ortiz Orpinel, and federal water authorities. During the summit, both parties analyzed the hydraulic requirements of the border city and explored potential collaboration mechanisms between municipal and federal levels of government.
Mayor Ortiz Orpinel announced that technical proposals will be presented between November and early December of this year. These proposals will be evaluated based on their viability, administrative procedures, and the availability of budgetary resources for the 2027 fiscal year.
Key Infrastructure Priorities
Among the primary projects under consideration are:
- Fronteriza Colony Dike: Necessary structural adjustments to improve capacity.
- Tapioca Street Sector: Planned interventions to manage storm runoff.
- Dren 2A: Pending completion of works, as well as essential cleaning and desilting operations.
The Mayor noted that while some projects may be developed through joint ventures between the Municipality and Conagua, others will be executed directly by one of the institutions depending on their specific mandates and available financing.
Financial Scope and Next Steps
The total investment required to address the identified storm drainage needs in Ciudad Juárez is estimated to exceed 5 billion pesos. The Mayor clarified that this figure represents an estimate of necessary works rather than currently authorized funds, as all projects must undergo rigorous technical, budgetary, and administrative reviews before implementation.
Regarding federal funding, Mayor Ortiz Orpinel emphasized that resources must comply with established procedures and receive authorization from the Secretariat of Finance and Public Credit. The Municipality also plans to continue the construction and maintenance of absorption wells to facilitate rainwater collection and reduce accumulation on public roads.
Technical teams from both the municipal and federal governments will continue to integrate and evaluate proposals over the coming weeks to determine institutional responsibilities, technical scopes, and funding sources for the 2027 work program.
Source: ADN | A Diario Network
