The project in União Bandeirantes is part of the priority delivery package from the government of Rondônia.
On a day filled with emotion, gratitude, and hope, the government of Rondônia inaugurated the new water supply system for the União Bandeirantes district, located in the rural area of Porto Velho, on Wednesday (16). The ceremony took place at Rua Dionízio, nº 1.776, gathering local authorities, community representatives, and residents who will now have access to treated water in all their homes.
The event saw the participation of local officials, community representatives, and residents.
The aim of the project, completed in March of this year, is to enhance health, quality of life, and dignity for approximately 30,000 residents of the district. The total investment amounts to R$ 9,061,900.81, funded by the federal government through the Growth Acceleration Program (PAC), with the Rondônia government contributing R$ 2,290,444.08 to facilitate and finish the project.
During the event, Governor Marcos Rocha emphasized the significance of the government’s commitment to initiatives that positively affect citizens’ lives. “We’re not just providing physical infrastructure; we are ensuring dignity. Treated water symbolizes health and development. This delivery signifies the government’s dedication to the more vulnerable populations, who have long awaited this transformative change,” he stated.
This delivery showcases the government’s commitment to the community.
The project was carried out by the State Secretariat for Public Works and Services (Seosp) and included the construction of a Water Treatment Station (ETA) capable of treating 30 liters per second, along with 3,577 meters of pipeline, 40,679 meters of distribution network, and a semi-buried reservoir with a capacity of 1,000 m³. A total of 979 household connections were established, ensuring water delivery to every home in the area.
Seosp Secretary Elias Rezende highlighted the project’s importance. “União Bandeirantes now has a modern, efficient, and safe water supply system. This achievement is the result of technical work, responsible management, and a people-centered approach. It is a victory for everyone involved.”
FROM PROMISE TO REALITY
Initiated in 2014, the project was put on hold in 2018 for contractual adjustments and was only resumed in 2021 following state efforts to overcome bureaucratic hurdles. According to Cleverson Brancalhão, president of the Rondônia Water and Sewage Company (Caerd), the company officially assumed the operation and management of the system on the day of the inauguration. “With this delivery, we ensure that the population has consistent and safe access to treated water. Starting April 23, we will begin registering residents and finalizing service contracts to regulate consumption,” he explained.
BEFORE AND AFTER: A HISTORIC CHANGE
Prior to the new system, residents of União Bandeirantes relied on either Amazonian or artesian wells, many of which did not guarantee potable water. That situation is now a thing of the past.
Residents Luiz Carlos and Irany Flores expressed their deep emotion. They celebrated and thanked the state government, stating, “It feels like a dream to see treated water coming out of our tap. Finally, our needs have been acknowledged and fulfilled with this clean water,” Luiz Carlos shared.
In addition to União Bandeirantes, other municipalities such as Ji-Paraná, Jaru, and Porto Velho are also benefitting from projects aimed at enhancing and expanding water supply and sanitation systems. This investment is part of a larger package exceeding R$ 586 million, designed to boost sanitation infrastructure across the state.
DEVELOPMENT
União Bandeirantes plays a vital role in the local economy, particularly in dairy and beef cattle farming, along with banana and coffee cultivation that supplies the capital. The introduction of treated water is expected to further stimulate the socioeconomic development of the district. This initiative is part of the government of Rondônia’s recent priority projects aimed at ensuring essential services are accessible throughout the state.
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