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This Saturday, the Minister of Public Works and Communications, Eng. Claudia Centurion, verified the progress of the infrastructure works of the New Banado Tacumbu Neighborhood, in Asuncion, where she highlighted the social impact of the project and the sustained progress of the works that will allow providing decent housing to families in Banado Sur. During the visit, the head of the Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) highlighted that the construction of the neighborhood represents a profound transformation for the families who for years lived with the floods. This work is really exciting in its execution phase. More than 1,500 homes are being built here that will be the homes of many families. We already see streets, sidewalks, plastering, electricity, drinking water and sewage. It will be the most modern neighborhood in Asuncion for the wonderful people of Banado Sur, he said. The Secretary of State pointed out that this project responds to President Santiago Penas decision to promote decent housing solutions for historically vulnerable sectors. Likewise, he stressed that the initiative also generates job opportunities for the residents themselves. During construction, decent work is generated. Many women and men in the neighborhood are building their future homes and part of the city with their own hands, he stated. During the tour, he also highlighted the role of women in the development of the project, on the eve of International Womens Day, highlighting their strength and commitment in construction tasks. Likewise, he stressed that the work is carried out normally. We continue touring our works to show citizens that the MOPC projects continue to advance. There is no stoppage; the machines are in full activity and the model neighborhood for Asuncion continues to take shape, he assured. Works reach 42% progress The urban infrastructure works of the Nuevo Barrio Banado Tacumbu currently register 42% certified progress as of February, considering the total volume of the project. The venture is developed in two main areas: a smaller platform called Milestone 5, where the tasks present a level of progress above average, and a larger platform of approximately 60 hectares, which concentrates a large part of the interventions. Among the tasks in progress are the creation of streets, sidewalks, bike paths and soil movement, in addition to the installation of electrical networks, public lighting and sanitary and rainwater systems. In the sector visited, the implementation of two types of pavement is observed: prefabricated paving stones (pavers) in internal streets and concrete placed in situ on the ring roads that will structure mobility within the neighborhood. Essential components of the health system are also developed, such as sewers, pipes, registers and pumping stations, fundamental elements for the subsequent construction of homes and public infrastructure. A neighborhood prepared for 2,500 homes The initiative includes the construction of 2,500 homes, which will benefit approximately 9,500 people in Banado Sur de Asuncion. The projected infrastructure will cover all of these housing units, although the program initially foresees 1,500 housing solutions in a first stage. Urban and social transformation Promoted by the MOPC with support from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the program seeks a comprehensive transformation of the territory, combining urban infrastructure with social and environmental actions. In addition to housing, the plan includes public spaces, community facilities, educational centers, health units, green areas and squares, as well as environmental projects such as the sanitation of the Yrupe Lagoon and the construction of an ecological park. Currently, about 150 people participate in the execution of the infrastructure, mostly residents of the neighborhood itself, which strengthens the link between the community and the development of the project. The work is carried out by the TYCIV Consortium, with supervision by HYTSA Estudios y Proyectos S.A. All of this within the Banado Tacumbu Rehabilitation and Housing Program, aimed at sustainably improving the quality of life of beneficiary families. Date: March 7, 2026
