Holguin Advances in Hydraulic Works Projects

The Territorial Delegation of Hydraulic Resources in the province of Holguin continues to advance its projects. With the goal of improving the quality of services and connecting new customers to the water and sewage systems.

Juan Mario Echavarría Hernández, the sector’s territorial delegate. Told the Cuban News Agency that, even amidst the difficulties caused by the intensification of the United States’ economic, commercial, and financial blockade against Cuba. Maintenance is being carried out on pipelines, water treatment plants, and other infrastructure.

He noted that the breakdown of equipment that has been in operation for several years is one of the factors hindering the reduction of supply cycles. Which exceed 70 days in some localities.

The official elaborated that efforts are underway to improve the water supply systems in the provincial capital. Also which has a large population density, and that feasibility studies are being conducted in the municipalities of Cueto, Banes, and Gibara. To connect new customers, reduce water deliveries by tanker truck, and eliminate leaks.
Moreover he also explained that among the priorities is the reduction of flood-prone areas in municipalities like Cacocum. So in which is highly vulnerable to damage caused by heavy rains and river flooding.

Echavarría Hernández highlighted the cleaning operations carried out at bridgeheads in various parts of the province. The drilling of new wells to supply water to large water-consuming institutions. Such as the Vladimir Ilich Lenin University Teaching Hospital.

Holguin’s investments include the construction of the Levisa Dam and support for vulnerable communities. As part of the water policy, an initiative developed in the country since 1959 and promoted by the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro.

With information from the Cuban News Agency

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