04/07/2026 03:40 - Actualidad
Sources confirm that July 3, 2026 marked a turning point for the northwestern Argentine province of Tucumán with the formal start of construction on the Vipos Aqueduct. Considered by authorities as the most vital water infrastructure project in the region over the last 50 years, this initiative promises to transform the local water supply, leaving behind decades of shortages for residents.
For international readers, an aqueduct is a large-scale pipeline system designed to transport fresh water over long distances. According to official reports from the municipality of Tafí Viejo, the project includes building a new aqueduct spanning 50.5 kilometers (about 31 miles). This expansion will triple the current water flow, ensuring a safer, continuous, and highly efficient supply.
The new infrastructure will supply the localities of Tapia, Tafí Viejo, Cebil Redondo, Villa Carmela, and San Miguel de Tucumán—the latter being the bustling capital city of the province. It is estimated to guarantee drinking water for over 245,000 inhabitants, comfortably answering the future growth of these communities.
The mayor of Tafí Viejo, Alejandra Rodríguez, celebrated the announcement, highlighting it as a definitive solution to the water problem that will benefit the entire northern and western areas of the province.
The Optimization of the Drinking Water Service – Vipos Aqueduct will require an investment exceeding 178 billion Argentine Pesos (ARS), with an estimated execution timeframe of 42 months.
The project was officially approved by the National Ministry of Economy through the Undersecretariat of Water Resources, in conjunction with the Government of Tucumán. It will feature financial backing from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), a major international financial institution supporting development in Latin America.
Sources: Los Primeros TV and the Municipality of Tafí Viejo.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
