environment
March 15, 2026
What did the meeting of Caribbean governors and the ANI leave regarding the Dique Canal?
To verify progress on the ground and socialize the social and economic impact of the Dique Canal restoration megaproject was the objective of a tour organized by the National Infrastructure Agency, ANI, with regional administrative authorities.
TL;DR
- A tour organized by the ANI brought together regional authorities to verify progress and discuss the social and economic impact of the Dique Canal restoration megaproject.
- The project focuses on dredging, dike protection, and ecosystem restoration to prevent floods and improve navigability.
- The restoration is expected to benefit over 1.5 million inhabitants across 19 municipalities in Bolívar, Atlántico, and Sucre.
- An estimated investment of 3.1 trillion pesos is allocated for the 15-year project, which aims to create 61,000 jobs.
- A high-precision simulator will be used for continuous monitoring of the canal's behavior.