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Chetumal Plans 836 Million Pesos in Stormwater Works to Curb Flooding

Stormwater drainage infrastructure and flooded street in Chetumal, Quintana Roo

Chetumal, Quintana Roo — The Chetumal water utility is preparing an 836-million-peso investment to tackle one of the state capital’s most persistent problems: the flooding that follows heavy rains.

Héctor Masegosa, who heads the Drinking Water and Sewer Commission (CAPA), said the project calls for building five large stormwater collectors at different points around the city. The final design is complete and has been submitted to the relevant federal agencies, and officials are now waiting for validation from the National Water Commission (Conagua) before the Finance Ministry authorizes the funding.

The collectors are planned for the following areas:

  • The end of 4 de Marzo
  • San Salvador
  • Tomás Aznar
  • Arboledas
  • Nachan Ka’án

Masegosa said the five collectors would improve the collection and drainage of rainwater, particularly in areas where downpours cause significant pooling that hampers vehicle traffic and disrupts residents’ daily routines.

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By Ana Reyes

Ana Reyes covers environmental policy, conservation initiatives, infrastructure projects, and political developments across the Yucatán Peninsula for Riviera Maya News & Events. She reports on issues from sargassum management and reef conservation to the Maya Train, coastal development, and state and federal policy affecting Quintana Roo and the broader peninsula.Ana has covered environmental and political news since 2023, tracking key developments in Mexico's environmental regulations, coral reef protection, coastal zone management, and the intersection of tourism development with conservation efforts. Her reporting spans from Cancun's hotel zone to the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve and the culturally significant regions of the Yucatán interior.Ana is fluent in English and Spanish, and draws from a wide range of sources including government environmental agencies, conservation organizations, academic researchers, and local community leaders to provide balanced, well-sourced coverage. She is particularly focused on how environmental policy decisions affect the daily lives of residents and the long-term sustainability of the region.For story tips: ana@rivieramayanews.mx