The sustainable development of water resources is a fundamental pillar for agricultural productivity and water supply of communities. In this context, TYPSA from Peru, is leading the detailed design of the improvement of water availability in the irrigation system of the Yura river basin – Casablanca Dam, a strategic initiative that optimises the collection, storage and distribution of water, benefiting the agricultural, industrial and population sectors of the region.
Located in the districts of Achoma, Yanque, Yura and San Juan de Siguas, in the province and department of Arequipa, in Peru, this project responds to the need to modernise existing hydraulic infrastructure and improve the efficiency of water use in an environment characterised by its agricultural dynamism and its growing industrial and mining development.
The intervention involves the design and construction of key infrastructures to optimise the use of water resources:
- Casablanca Dam: A rockfill dam with a concrete face, with a height of 75 m and a flood surface of 33 ha. This reservoir will guarantee efficient water storage, regulating its availability for the different productive sectors.
- Modernisation of the CD Quiscos Uyupampa canal: The replacement of deteriorated factory works, the construction of stabilisation walls with gabions and the covering of critical sections will be carried out, ensuring the conservation of the resource.
- Reinforcement of the Madre Uyupampa Canal: Through the construction of gabion walls and the structural optimization of the canal, the risks of erosion and landslides will be minimized, guaranteeing its long-term operation.
- Yuramayo Irrigation System (Cuarta Pampa): Implementation of 15.04 km of distribution networks, a 27,000 m³ reservoir and a filtration system, optimising technified irrigation and reducing losses due to leaks.
The design proposal not only modernises hydraulic infrastructure, but also generates positive impacts in the region:
- Greater availability of water for the agricultural sector, ensuring the sustainability of crops.
- Reduction of losses due to filtration and clogging, improving system efficiency.
- Optimisation of irrigation using advanced technologies that maximise the use of the resource.
- Greater water security, promoting resilience to climate variability.
- Sustainable productive development, promoting the growth of agricultural and industrial activities.
In this way, the project encompasses a comprehensive approach that combines cutting-edge engineering, sustainability and social commitment. With this project, TYPSA reaffirms its leadership in innovative hydraulic solutions that promote community development and efficiency in water use.
