Ing José G Rodríguez drinking water treatment plant, Panama
Name of the Project
Ing José G Rodríguez drinking water treatment plant.
Location
The project is located in the Arraiján district of Panama.
Project Owner/s
Panamanian Institute of Aqueducts and Sewage Systems (IDAAN).
Project Description
The project forms part of the Agua Para Todos (Water for All) plan set out in the National Water Security Plan 2015-2050.
The plan includes the construction and/or expansion of new drinking water treatment plants, rural aqueducts and boreholes to cover 98% of the drinking water supply in cities and 70% of supply in rural and indigenous areas.
The plant will take water from the Panama Canal and produce about 150 000 m3/d of drinking water in its first phase. Its design includes the future expansion of the infrastructure up to 227 000 m3.
Once completed, the plant will provide a service for 283 000 people in the districts of Arraiján Cabecera, Burunga, Nuevo Emperador, Veracruz, Juan Demóstenes Arosemana, Santa Clara, Cerro Silvestre and Vista Alegre.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.
Latest Developments
Acciona has completed the first year of construction of the drinking water treatment plant.
During this first year, 32 ha were decontaminated and 110 000 m3, or 74%, of earthworks conducted. In total, 7 000 m3 of concrete have been laid, about half of the planned total; 7 000 m of 1 500-mm-diameter piping have been laid; and 1.6 tonnes of steel installed.
The project is currently 21% completed.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Acciona (design, construction, operation and maintenance of the plant).
Contact Details for Project Information
IDAAN, tel +507 2523 8570.
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