A water project in the middle valley of Río Negro would allow the irrigation and cultivation of approximately 37,000 hectares: An estimate

Published 2025년 10월 25일

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A water project generates great anticipation in the middle valley of Río Negro. The construction of a 7.5-kilometer canal, departing from the "Guillermo Céspedes" hydroelectric plant—located in the southern arm of the river that gives its name to that province—will allow the irrigation of approximately 37,000 hectares in the locality of Colonia Josefa and put them into production.

Behind the project is the Provincial Water Department (DPA), under the leadership of architect Gastón Renda, who has had this initiative on the agenda for several decades.

"This idea has been around for over 50 years. Today we can actually begin to develop what started in 1972, when the irrigation canals were built in Valle Medio, which is also where the hydroelectric plant is located. We call it a multipurpose point: from that location we have water to generate hydroelectric power; from there the common canal to San Antonio goes, which carries water for consumption, and from there this connection point is planned for irrigation..."

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A water project generates great expectations in the middle valley of Río Negro. The construction of a 7.5-kilometer canal, departing from the "Guillermo Céspedes" hydroelectric plant—located in the southern branch of the river that gives its name to that province—will allow the irrigation of about 37,000 hectares in the Colonia Josefa locality and put them into production. Behind the project is the Provincial Water Department (DPA), under the charge of architect Gastón Renda, who has had this initiative on the agenda for several decades. "This has been an idea for over 50 years. Today we can actually start developing what began in 1972, when the irrigation canals were made in the Middle Valley, which is also where the hydroelectric plant is located. We call it a multipurpose point: from that place we have water to generate hydroelectric energy; from there the common canal to San Antonio, which carries water for consumption, and from there this connection point for irrigation is ...

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