Buenaventura of Peru Participates in Piura Canal Expansion and River Desilting Project

en.Wedoany.com Reported - On November 6, Compañía de Minas Buenaventura of Peru confirmed its participation in co-funding two water conservancy projects in the Piura Region, involving the expansion and desilting of the Chutuque diversion canal and the desilting of the Piura River channel in the Cura Mori District. The projects are coordinated by the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Irrigation of Peru and supervised by the National Water Authority of Peru. In addition, the company has provided drainage equipment, construction machinery, and culvert pipes to the Tambo Grande area to support the construction of local drainage facilities and road infrastructure.

Both water conservancy projects are located in the lower reaches of the Piura River. The first project is located in the Chutuque area and mainly involves expanding the diversion canal connecting Laguna Ramón and Laguna La Niña and desilting the canal to improve water conveyance and discharge conditions. The second project is located in the Cura Mori District and mainly involves desilting the Piura River channel to improve its flow capacity. The two projects are coordinated by the National Society of Mining, Petroleum and Energy of Peru, with the National Water Authority responsible for technical supervision. Buenaventura's financial support this time fulfills its previously made commitment to participate.

In addition to financial support for the water conservancy projects, Buenaventura has also provided on-site equipment to the Locuto community and surrounding affiliated communities in the Tambo Grande District. The company has delivered 2 high-power water pumps and provided 254 hours of mechanical operation resources including backhoe excavators, Bobcat skid-steer loaders, and dump trucks, along with 48 culvert pipes for local drainage and preventive road works.

The company plans to provide emergency supply kits to 8 affiliated communities of the Locuto farmers' community, including tools, road and housing maintenance materials, and food. In addition, 17 schools in the Locuto and Tambo Grande areas will also receive equipment support, expected to benefit 5,694 students.