Name of the Project
Los Merinos wastewater treatment plant (WWTP).
Location
North of Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Project Owner/s
Municipal water and sewerage company of Guayaquil, Emapag.
Project Description
The project involves the construction of the WWTP in the north of Guayaquil, which includes the Progreso wastewater pumpstation.
The WWTP will include advanced wastewater treatment and sludge treatment processes, and will have a capacity of 4 m3/s.
The facility will help eliminate unpleasant odours in the area and, therefore, improve its environmental surroundings. The plant will serve 1.5-million people.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
The contract is valued at $160-million.
Planned Start/End Date
The project is expected to take 42 months to complete.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Acciona (construction contract).
Contact Details for Project Information
Emapag, tel +593 3255 0537 or email emapaguaranda@gmail.com​.