Valle del Cauca governor orders urgent repairs on Buenaventura water pipeline

Dilian Francisca Toro, the governor of Colombia's Valle del Cauca, has directed officials to expedite repairs on the main water pipeline serving Buenaventura. The goal is to restore water service to 70% of the city's population by Saturday, June 20.

The structural damage occurred in the El Venado sector of Córdoba. In response, the regional government, district authorities, and the National Navy have collaborated on a contingency plan. This includes deploying water tank trucks to affected areas and utilizing heavy machinery for the repairs. The machinery is working to clear earth and stabilize the ground around the damaged pipe.

Repair efforts face challenges due to difficult terrain and limited access to the emergency site. Despite these obstacles, technical support for Buenaventura remains constant. Governor Toro has formally requested 100 billion pesos from the national government through future allocations. These funds are intended for three critical infrastructure projects aimed at improving Buenaventura's water system.

Officials anticipate that if weather and security conditions remain favorable, water supply could be gradually normalized over the weekend. The governor reiterated her plea to the national government for the necessary funding to prevent future water supply crises in the port city.

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The governor requested that work be intensified so that the people of Buenaventura can have the service again.