The Engineering Works Construction Company 17 (Ingeco) of Holguin. Completed a series of projects in 2025 aimed at improving roads, water infrastructure, and energy systems. As well as aiding recovery efforts following the damage caused by Hurricane Melissa in eastern Cuba.
During this period, the company prioritized the rehabilitation of infrastructure damaged by the storm. Which struck in the early morning of October 29th. The execution of projects that facilitate access to strategic socioeconomic objectives. Also to optimize connectivity with provinces and municipalities. Arturo Santiesteban Reyes, director of Ingeco, told CNA.
Among the organizations with which they collaborated were the Provincial Road Center. The Frank País García International Airport, the Cuban Air Navigation Company. And the National Institute of Hydraulic Resources.
To raise safety standards and improve the quality of air transportation services. With the construction company, in coordination with industry corporations. Widened the runway margins at the Holguin airport. So to created an entrance to the facility’s technical area, he mentioned.
Santiesteban noted that the entity’s work included improvements to avenues and high-traffic streets. To enhance land mobility and strengthen urban and rural infrastructure. This included paving and pothole repair in the Dagoberto Sanfield and Zayas neighborhoods. Located in the capital of the northeastern province.
The institution also undertook the task of supporting the construction of photovoltaic solar parks. Primarily through the assembly of platforms and earthmoving. For the creation of roads, safety zones, and access maintenance, he explained. Within this national strategy, which promotes the use of photovoltaic energy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and the load on the electrical grid. So they collaborated on the construction of solar farms in La Caridad, in Rafael Freyre, and El Cocal, in Urbano Noris.
As part of the recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa. Ingeco carried out cleanup, debris collection. Loading, and hauling in areas of Holguin and the neighboring province of Guantanamo.
The executive pointed out that, prior to the hurricane’s impact, they implemented preventative measures on strategic roads. Including the Floro Pérez-Santa Lucía route. The Serones detour on the Holguin-Moa highway. Also the Toribio area on the Palma-Barajagua section, and other vulnerable points on the Moa-Baracoa road. Specializing in earthmoving, paving, and asphalt concrete production, the company, also known as ECOI 17. It boasts a solid track record that includes international collaborations in South Africa and Saint Lucia.
With information from the Cuban News Agency
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