The Government of São Paulo, through the Secretariat of Partnerships and Investments (SPI), has extended the public consultation on the PCJ Basin Water Security project until February 25, with the aim of broadening public participation. The project seeks to strengthen the regional water supply system and enhance water security in the Piracicaba, Capivari, and Jundiaí (PCJ) river basin through planning and the integration of strategic infrastructure, such as the Pedreira and Duas Pontes dams and the Camanducaia River Treatment Unit.
The objective of the project is to increase water security in the region by promoting more efficient use of available water and ensuring greater reliability of supply, especially during dry periods. The project’s area of influence covers 21 municipalities, which will benefit directly or indirectly from 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.
Key expected benefits include 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 raw water quality; 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 required to strengthen water security in the PCJ Basin region.
During the public consultation period, now extended until February 25, society may submit suggestions to help improve the project prior to the publication of the tender notice.
Contributions must be submitted in writing to the email address segurancahidricasarpcj@cpp.sp.gov.br, using the form available on the project page on the SPI website. Contributions submitted within the deadline will be analyzed by the State’s technical teams.
Project documents are available on the website and in a virtual environment (data room). To access detailed technical materials, interested parties must request access by email, providing full name, CPF, email address, institution, telephone number, and city.
The project is being structured by SPI in partnership with the Secretariat of Environment, Infrastructure and Logistics (Semil) and the São Paulo State Water Agency (SP Águas).