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President of the Republic Francisco Sagasti on Monday affirmed that his government will guarantee a portfolio of projects to provide water, sewage, and wastewater treatment services throughout the country.
Speaking from Lima's district of San Bartolo, where he supervised a seawater desalination plant, the Head of State noted that the preparation of the first draft budget for 2022 is being completed and will be submitted to the next government for it to get its priorities straight.
In this regard, he mentioned the expansion of the water and sewage system in the upper part of Huaycan, which entailed an investment of S/131 million (about US$33 million), for the benefit of 36,000 inhabitants.
Additionally, Mr. Sagasti referred to the improvement and expansion of the drinking water and sewage systems in Puente Piedra district, with an investment of S/72 million (about US$18.1 million), and the definitive study to improve the drinking water system in the human settlement of Cerro El Pino, with an investment of S/10 million (around US$2.5 million).
"I could go on with a list of projects that will be secured not only in Metropolitan Lima but in various regions, which will ensure water, sewage, and wastewater treatment services," he said.
The President reported that State-run water company Sedapal is about to sign a contract for the Nueva Rinconada project, which entails an investment of S/1.2 billion (about US$302 million), for the benefit of Lima's districts of Villa El Salvador, Villa Maria del Triunfo, and San Juan de Miraflores.
My Green House program
On the other hand, the statesman indicated that, in January and July, the Ministry of Housing, Construction, and Sanitation provided 10,616 subsidies —under My Green House program— worth S/18 million (about US$4.5 million) to people who purchased an eco-friendly house.
According to Peru's top official, this is the highest amount delivered under My Green House program, compared to other years.
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Published: 7/12/2021