Construction has begun on a project that will connect the Viñedos neighborhood in Tijuana to the city’s drinking water distribution network, bringing a long-awaited service to families who have requested access for more than six years.
Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Avila Olmeda, alongside Mónica Vega Aguirre, director general of the Tijuana State Public Utilities Commission (CESPT), officially launched the project, which will expand drinking water coverage in the community.
A new water connection for Viñedos
The project will install 712 meters (2,336 feet) of four-inch water pipe, a shutoff valve and 128 household connections, providing drinking water service to an estimated 474 residents.
Vega Aguirre described the project as more than an infrastructure investment, emphasizing its impact on families in the community.
“What may seem like just a pipe or an investment represents a change for the governor and for many people. A change in the lives of families. Today is a historic day for this city and, of course, for this community, because when we bring water, we bring well-being and health as well.”
$2.4 million pesos investment
The project represents an investment of 2.48 million pesos (about $140,000) through the federal PROAGUA 2026 drinking water, drainage and treatment program.
Federal funds will cover 40% of the project, while the remaining 60% will come from the state government.
The work is part of the state government’s Corazones Program, which focuses on communities facing social and infrastructure challenges.
Vega Aguirre said coordination between federal and state governments is helping bring water infrastructure to neighborhoods that remain disconnected from the distribution network.
The project is expected to help CESPT address the infrastructure gap in Viñedos while connecting more households to Tijuana’s drinking water system, particularly in communities on the city’s outskirts.
