Water availability has emerged as one of the main challenges to sustainable development in northern Chile. In this context, through our Sacyr Agua division, we are strengthening our contribution with innovative solutions that integrate reuse and desalination, moving toward efficient, long-term water resource management.
With a presence in more than 20 countries and approaching our 30th anniversary in Chile, we continue to consolidate our role in the development of strategic infrastructure through our three divisions: Sacyr Concesiones, Sacyr Ingeniería e Infraestructuras, and Sacyr Agua. Our participation in the 21st edition of Exponor reaffirms this commitment, positioning us as a key player in the country’s water security.
Through Sacyr Water, we have built more than 10 plants globally , including the Salar del Carmen Water Reuse Plant in the Antofagasta Region, which we developed in partnership with Econssa. This project, the largest of its kind in Latin America, will treat 900 liters per second of urban wastewater for use in the mining industry, helping to reduce wastewater discharge into the sea and alleviate pressure on aquifers, in line with a circular economy model.
In addition to this achievement , we have been awarded the contract for the country’s first desalination plant for human consumption, located in the Coquimbo Region. The project, with an initial capacity of 800 l/s expandable to 1,200 l/s, will supply more than 513,000 people in La Serena and Coquimbo, in addition to supporting the productive sector, establishing itself as a structural solution to water scarcity.
We continue to promote initiatives that strengthen water security, contribute to productive growth, and improve the quality of life for communities, with a long-term perspective and a focus on sustainability.