📋 Tender Overview
The Olmos Tinajones Special Project - PEOT participated in the extraordinary session held this March 28 in the auditorium of the Municipality of Pucara, in the province of Jaen, Cajamarca, where the problems generated by the emergency caused by the extraordinary floods registered in the Huancabamba river basin on March 17, a situation that affected irrigation canals and crops, were addressed. Local authorities, representatives of user organizations, the Ombudsmans Office and entities from the agricultural sector were present at the meeting.
During the day, the general manager of the PEOT, Eng. Luis Piedra Nunez, expressed the institutions willingness to work in an articulated manner with the mayors of the Olmos Project area and the users of the upstream and downstream areas of the Limon Dam, prioritizing the recovery of the hydraulic infrastructure and attention to the affected farmers. Likewise, he reported that clearing work is being planned with machinery and specialized technical support, in addition to promoting reforestation actions in the impacted areas.
As part of the agreements reached, the PEOT will support the cleaning work with machinery and will recognize the payment to the workers who participated in these actions, according to an already structured spreadsheet. In addition, the preparation of a technical assessment of the damage will be coordinated with the Municipality of Pucara, the signing of reforestation agreements will be promoted and a recovery and continuity of service plan will be promoted, which includes preventive measures and early warning systems for the benefit of the users of the impacted areas.
As part of the agreements reached, the PEOT will support the cleaning work with machinery and will recognize the payment to the workers who participated in these actions, according to an already structured spreadsheet. In addition, the preparation of a technical assessment of the damage will be coordinated with the District Municipality of Pucara, the signing of reforestation agreements will be promoted and a recovery and continuity of service plan will be promoted, which includes preventive measures and early warning systems for the benefit of the users of the impacted areas.
These agreements complement the problem addressed in a meeting held on March 27 at the Trasvase Olmos camp with residents of the Pomahuaca district, local authorities and agricultural organizations, regarding the impact on irrigation canals and water quality, a situation that has been verified by the competent authorities such as the Prosecutors Office, the National Water Authority, and OEFA.
As a result of the sustained dialogue, it was agreed to carry out actions to improve intakes and irrigation channels in the area, with the aim of guaranteeing water supply. Within this framework, the deployment of six machines in prioritized sectors was arranged, as well as the preparation of technical sheets for the cleaning of channels affected by sediments, also counting on the commitment of the population to facilitate access, provide information and participate in the work days.
