The National Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers starts installing new water pipelines along the Centenario highway near Rod Carew Stadium on Thursday, November 6. These essential infrastructure works form part of a broader initiative to provide reliable drinking water to the Kuna Nega community, directly benefiting more than ten thousand residents through improved water conduction and distribution systems.
Crews will operate exclusively within the road’s right-of-way area on the Panama City-bound lane, working daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The National Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers confirmed the pipeline installation will not require complete road closures since all activities remain within the designated service strip. Despite this precaution, authorities strongly urged drivers to respect all traffic signage placed around the work zone for safety.
Major Water Infrastructure Project Advances
This pipeline installation represents a critical phase of the “Studies, Design and Construction of Works for the Conduction and Distribution of Potable Water to the Kuna Nega Community” project. Officials described the undertaking as vital for addressing long-standing water access challenges in the area. The comprehensive project aims to completely overhaul existing water infrastructure with modern systems capable of meeting current and future demand.
“This project seeks to guarantee potable water supply to more than 10,000 residents of Kuna Nega through improvements to water resource conduction and distribution infrastructure,” National Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers officials stated. [Translated from Spanish]
The strategic timing of construction activities between morning and afternoon hours aims to minimize disruption to commuters while maximizing worker productivity. Choosing the location opposite the Rod Carew Stadium allows crews to connect existing systems efficiently. This careful planning reflects the agency’s commitment to balancing infrastructure development with public convenience.
Community Impact and Future Benefits
Residents of Kuna Nega, an indigenous community in Panama City’s metropolitan area, stand to gain significantly from these infrastructure upgrades. Many households have experienced inconsistent water service for years, a situation this project specifically addresses. The new pipelines will integrate with larger municipal systems to create a more resilient water distribution network.
Panama continues to prioritize drinking water infrastructure as part of its national development strategy. These particular works on the water conduction improvements align with broader governmental efforts to upgrade essential services across urban and indigenous communities. Similar projects have recently been launched in other regions facing water accessibility challenges.
Completion of the pipeline installation phase will enable subsequent project stages to proceed according to schedule. The National Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers continues monitoring progress closely while maintaining communication with community representatives. Further updates regarding the project timeline will be released as major milestones are achieved.