Aguakan Advances Second Phase of Beach Collector in Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — Aguakan, the local water utility, is advancing the second phase of the Beach Collector project, a sanitation infrastructure upgrade aimed at strengthening wastewater management in this tourist hub.
The project involves an investment of 2.5 million pesos (about $130,000) and includes the installation of 142 meters of 10-inch sanitary sewer pipe, along with the construction of seven manholes.
Nearly two months after work began, Aguakan reports that 47 meters of pipe have been laid on 1st Avenue North between 10th and 12th Streets.
Preliminary surveys started on April 27, and construction officially began on May 11. The project is scheduled for completion by September 2026, according to the work plan.
The intervention is part of a broader strategy to eliminate septic tanks along the coastal strip and improve drainage system operations in an area with high tourist activity.
Aguakan said the work is being carried out with institutional coordination and safety measures to minimize disruptions to pedestrians, businesses, and existing underground utilities.
Laura Castillo covers tourism, business, and economic development across Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and the wider Riviera Maya for Riviera Maya News & Events. She tracks the region's most important business stories — from hotel investments and airline route expansions to real estate market trends and local economic policy — helping English-speaking readers stay informed about the economic pulse of Mexico's Caribbean coast.Laura has been reporting on Quintana Roo's tourism sector since 2020, closely monitoring developments in Cancun's hotel zone, Tulum's rapidly growing commercial corridor, and the evolving business landscape in Playa del Carmen. Her coverage includes corporate investments, employment trends, infrastructure projects, and the economic impact of events like sargassum seasons and hurricane preparation.Before joining Riviera Maya News & Events, Laura worked in business development and market analysis in the Riviera Maya region, giving her first-hand insight into how tourism, real estate, and local commerce intersect. She is fluent in English and Spanish.For story tips: laura@rivieramayanews.mx
