The burial of nearly 3 km of high-voltage power lines on Asunción's North Waterfront has entered its final stage. The Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) reported that dismantling of the first of seven towers of the old structure has already begun, with full removal of these installations expected to be completed by July 24. The project includes the removal of overhead conductors, guard wires, and transition structures located in Parque Caballero.
The work is being carried out gradually under strict safety protocols, in coordination with ANDE and the Municipality of Asunción. The project is being executed by the Tocsa-Tecnoedil Consortium, with an investment of G. 67.091 million from the World Bank. According to the MOPC's Director of Public Works, architect Verónica Martínez, the interventions will not affect vehicle traffic on the avenue. Once the towers are removed, the administrative processes for closing the project will be carried out.
This intervention is, to date, the only one currently underway within the Urban Resilience Project on Asunción's Coastal Strip. The overall plan was approved by Law No. 7201/23, enacted in November 2023, and is backed by a loan of up to US$ 105 million from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD). The program aims to strengthen the infrastructure and sustainability of the central and coastal area of the capital through four main pillars: the revitalization of Banco San Miguel, the recovery and expansion of Parque Caballero, the enhancement of the historic center, and the creation of an eco-inclusive district focused on sustainable housing.
While the burial work progresses, the other components are still in their early stages. Regarding Parque Caballero and the Historic Center, Verónica Martínez reported that the responsible companies already have signed contracts for Phase 1. The executive designs and final infrastructure plans are being drafted, with joint approval from the Municipality of Asunción and the National Secretariat of Culture. The expectation is that construction on these fronts will begin before July. The Parque Caballero project was awarded to the company Tecnoedil for G. 61.025 million, while the work in the Historic Center was assigned to the Palma Consortium, made up of Compañía de Construcciones Civiles S.A. and TECO S.R.L., for G. 40.505 million.
For the eco-inclusive district, the launch of the tender is scheduled for July 2026. Meanwhile, the bidding process for the Banco San Miguel Reserve is being prepared, in coordination with governing bodies, with the goal of protecting local biodiversity and promoting sustainable environmental management of the area.