Conagua Plans Mexico City Pipeline Project

Mexico’s national water authority Conagua is planning a Mex$4.5bn ($375m) pipeline project for Mexico City.

Conagua will tender the project this year, which will form part of Mexico City’s Cutzamala potable water distribution system.

Construction is expected to begin by the end of 2011 and be complete by 2013, according to www.bnamericas.com.

The pipeline will prevent water supplies being cut off while the distribution system undergoes maintenance work, which is required at least twice a year.

Conagua also plans to carry out another six maintenance projects on the Cutzamala system this year at a cost of Mex$50m ($4m).