Governor Marina del Pilar on Tuesday unveiled a new water storage tank in Tecate that officials say will improve water pressure and cut down on service disruptions for thousands of households.
The “Juárez” regulating and storage tank was built by the state’s public water utility in Tecate as part of a broader push to shore up water infrastructure across the region. The project cost more than 29 million pesos and was financed through a state-issued Green Bond.
The tank can hold up to 3,000 cubic meters of water and is designed to help stabilize pressure throughout the system. State officials say it should improve service for more than 23,000 households in Tecate.
Beyond boosting pressure, the tank will serve as a backup reserve, allowing crews to maintain supply during repairs or unexpected breakdowns. That added capacity is expected to reduce the risk of prolonged outages and make the local system more resilient.
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Communities set to benefit include San Jorge, Loma Alta, El Paraíso, Villa Dorada, Benito Juárez, Francisco Villa, Infonavit Paraíso, Braulio Maldonado and Nueva Colonia Hindú, also known as Cerro Azul. Residents in those neighborhoods are expected to see steadier water pressure and more reliable service at home.
Ávila also pointed to other infrastructure projects underway, including road paving. According to state officials, roughly 125,000 square meters of major roadways in Tecate have been resurfaced so far.
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Her administration is also working with local officials to strengthen COMUNDER student transportation routes, an effort aimed at improving daily commutes for students and supporting their academic success.
