In Guatemala, the extension of the sewage system in the urban area of the municipality of Quetzaltenango is being tendered.
Guatemala Government Purchase 11415266:
"The project includes the expansion of the sewage system and the remodeling of sanitary drainage in different streets and avenues in Zone 5 of the city of Quetzaltenango.
The contract includes preliminary works such as topographical planimetry and altimetry redesign for the correct execution of the project. Drawing to mark the location where the trenching for the pipe laying is planned, as well as to delimit the location of visiting wells.
In the first semester of 2019, 23 environmental impact studies were presented for the construction of water purification plants, sewers, wastewater plants and other complementary works in the countries of the region, projects valued at $290 million.
The interactive platform "Construction in Central America", compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData, includes an up to date list of public and private construction projects for which environmental impact studies (EIA) were submitted to the respective institutions of each country.
The Costa Rican Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers tenders the construction and improvements of collectors and subcollectors in different basins of the province of San Jose.
Costa Rica Government Purchase 2019LI-000011-PRI:
"Lines to contract:
1. Expansion and replacement and repair of sanitary sewerage infrastructure in collectors and subcollectors in the Rivera, Torres, María Aguilar and Tiribi basins.
In Guatemala, authorities in the municipality of Mixco threaten to close down textile companies, claiming that some companies are damaging the drainage system by emitting highly contaminated wastewater.
After representatives of the commune of Mixco made inspections in the collector located in Pablo VI Avenue, it was reported that the circulating water was dyed red and they accused the textile companies of being guilty of damaging the drains because of the emission of chemical waste in their wastewater.
The Ministry of Social Development of Guatemala tenders the supply of prefabricated wastewater treatment plants.
Guatemala Government Purchase 10131000:
"The GRP qualities of the plants are made of polyester reinforced with fiberglass, the material must have a guarantee of complete water tightness. The flow rate of the design should be 100 cubic meters per day.
A wastewater treatment system in Panama, apartment towers in Costa Rica and a shopping center in Guatemala are some of the projects planned for the coming months in the region.
The interactive platform "Construction in Central America" compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData provides an up to date list of public and private construction projects for which EIA's were submitted to the respective institutions of each country in September 2017.
A water treatment system in Panama, office buildings in Costa Rica and a university building in Guatemala are some of the projects that are expected to be developed in the coming months in the region.
The interactive platform "Construction in Central America", compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData, includes an up to date list of public and private construction projects for which environmental impact studies (EIA) were submitted to the respective institutions of each country in August 2017.
The Municipality of Quetzaltenango is putting out to tender the study and elaboration of terms of reference for the design and planning for construction of a wastewater system.
Guatemala Government Purchase 6413692:
"Elaboration of a technical study and elaboration of terms of reference for the design and planning of construction of a wastewater treatment system for the Municipality of Quetzaltenango."
A water treatment system estimated at $95 million, a municipal park and office buildings are some of the public works projects planned for the coming months in the region.
The information system"Construction Projects in Central America", provided by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData, provides an up to date list of the public and private construction projects for which environmental impact assessment (EIA) studies were submitted to the respective institutions of each country in December 2016.
The industrial sector's fear of losing privileges and taking on responsibility is stalling the bill in Congress.
Analysts of the issue point out that "proposals have not shown significant progress, because the law "could hurt some sectors which would lose their privileges and they would have to assume responsibilities that they do not want. " He referred to the farming sector which "generates discharges that pollute waters and rarely contributes to the treatment of waters."