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IDAAN to build two aqueducts in Naso Tjër Di communities
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IDAAN to build two aqueducts in Naso Tjër Di communities

From TVN Panamá · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The National Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers (IDAAN) will construct two aqueducts in the Comarca Naso Tjër Di.
  • The project aims to improve water supply for approximately 600 residents in the Bonyic and Bonking communities.
  • These new aqueducts are part of a larger infrastructure initiative benefiting over 81,000 people in Bocas del Toro province.

The National Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers (IDAAN) is set to begin construction on two new aqueducts in the Bonyic and Bonking communities within the Comarca Naso Tjër Di. The project, scheduled to commence on August 31, is a result of agreements made with the leadership of the Naso Tjër Di indigenous territory.

These new water systems are designed to enhance the water supply for around 600 residents in the two communities. The construction is linked to the broader project involving a new raw water intake system at the Bonyic stream. Local personnel will be recruited and selected for the construction work between August 17 and 21.

Collectively, this infrastructure initiative is expected to benefit an estimated 81,723 inhabitants across the Bocas del Toro province. It includes upgrades to water treatment plants in Quebrada Nigua, Nuevo Paraíso, and El Silencio. IDAAN aims to strengthen its capacity for producing and distributing potable water, thereby improving access for numerous communities.

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Originally published by TVN Panamá in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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