The El Tunal II dam will have a total investment of almost 4 billion pesos and is estimated to provide approximately 1,500 liters per second of drinking water to more than 300,000 residents of the city of Durango.
The National Water Commission (Conagua) has launched a call for bids for the construction of this dam in Durango.
This project is one of 17 strategic projects to strengthen the country’s water infrastructure, promoted by the current administration. It is expected to benefit thousands of people and meet water needs in the areas with the greatest water shortages, as well as reduce flood risks.
The dam’s construction will begin next month and will be carried out in coordination with the state government. Of the total investment, 700 million pesos are planned to be spent this year.
The Federal Government’s strategy of optimizing infrastructure through these types of medium-term projects seeks to guarantee human access to water for Mexicans, as established in the National Agreement for the Human Right to Water and Sustainability.
The El Tunal II dam will complement the Guadalupe Victoria System, a water treatment complex that was launched during the previous six-year term.
Dams in Mexico
In Mexico, there are nearly 6,500 dams and reservoirs, according to recent figures from Conagua (National Water Commission). Of these, 210 are considered large dams and represent 92 percent of the national storage capacity. These facilities are monitored daily to keep them operational.
Of the total, the state with the highest number of dams is Michoacán, followed by Jalisco with 22. All states have large dams except Baja California Sur, Mexico City, Campeche, Yucatán, Quintana Roo, and Tabasco.
Due to our country’s orographic conditions and adaptability, dam engineering in Mexico is a global benchmark. Conagua has developed projects that enable efficient water management nationwide.
It is worth mentioning that the human right to water guarantees that every person has access to sufficient, safe, acceptable, and affordable water for personal and domestic use. Recognized by the UN in 2010, it is essential for life, dignity, and health, and requires governments and global actors to ensure its universal fulfillment.
Source: infobae
