The public consultation for the PCJ Basin Water Security project ends this Wednesday, February 25, with the objective of expanding public participation. The project seeks to strengthen the regional water supply system and increase water security in the Piracicaba, Capivari, and Jundiaí river basin (PCJ) through planning and the integration of strategic infrastructure, such as the Pedreira and Duas Pontes dams and the Camanducaia River Treatment Unit.
The goal of the project is to enhance water security in the region by promoting more efficient use of available water resources and ensuring greater regularity in supply, especially during drought periods. The coverage area includes 21 municipalities, directly or indirectly benefited by the infrastructure: Americana, Amparo, Artur Nogueira, Atibaia, Bom Jesus dos Perdões, Campinas, Cosmópolis, Holambra, Hortolândia, Itatiba, Jaguariúna, Limeira, Louveira, Monte Mor, Nova Odessa, Paulínia, Pedreira, Santa Bárbara d’Oeste, Sumaré, Valinhos, and Vinhedo.
Among the main expected benefits are the regulation of flows in the Camanducaia and Jaguari rivers and in the Pedreira and Duas Pontes dams, with gains of up to 17,000 liters of water per second; preservation of water quality in the watersheds; and increased supply security, making the system better prepared for drought periods and regional growth.
The total estimated investment is R$ 311.2 million, covering works and systems necessary to strengthen water security in the PCJ Basin region. During the public consultation period, society was able to submit suggestions to improve the project before publication of the bidding notice.
Contributions submitted in writing to segurancahidricasarpcj@cpp.sp.gov.br, using the form available on the project page on the SPI website, within the established deadline, will be reviewed by the State’s technical teams.
Project documents are available on the website and in a virtual data room. To access detailed technical materials, a request must be submitted by email, providing full name, CPF (Brazilian taxpayer ID), email address, institution, telephone number, and city of residence.
The project is being structured by SPI in partnership with the Secretariat for Environment, Infrastructure and Logistics (Semil) and the São Paulo State Water Agency (SP Águas).