Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda announced that Baja California is set to invest more than 50 billion pesos in public infrastructure by the end of her current term, marking the largest such investment in the state’s history.
The announcement came during the swearing-in ceremony of the new board of directors of the Mexican Chamber of the Construction Industry (CMIC) in Baja California, where Germán Rafael Vidal Ibarra took over as the sector’s new leader at a critical time for regional infrastructure growth.
The governor emphasized that the historic investment aims to strengthen development and improve quality of life across communities, with a focus on projects that promote social welfare and economic growth.
“I consider you my strategic partners, not just suppliers, because we want to continue working hand in hand with all of you with clear rules, transparency, fair competition, and a shared commitment to doing things right. I invite you to keep strengthening this bond so that the new board of directors sworn in today becomes the bridge for more projects, more investment, and more joint development,” the governor said.
According to the governor, development in her administration goes hand in hand with welfare, and the construction industry stands as one of the region’s greatest allies. She noted that every peso invested in public works generates an economic ripple effect that multiplies throughout the local economy, boosting formal employment and the growth of services and small businesses in communities.
Among the major projects highlighted were the “Hot Wheels” roadways in Mexicali, as well as federal initiatives such as the Elevated Viaduct in Tijuana, the San Antonio de los Buenos wastewater treatment plant, and a desalination plant currently underway, all of which aim to strengthen essential services and infrastructure across the state.
The governor also pointed to Baja California’s first State Housing Plan, which includes 100,000 housing actions during her administration, designed to help lower-income families access affordable homes. She credited coordination with the construction industry for making that effort possible.
Before concluding, Governor Marina del Pilar recognized the work of outgoing CMIC Baja California leader Eduardo Salazar Ley and reaffirmed her commitment to maintaining a close, transparent relationship with the construction industry based on clear rules and shared goals for the state’s continued development.
