The Peruvian Government, through the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation (MVCS), is making strides to improve public infrastructure with the recent approval of seven major projects aimed at enhancing access to drinking water, basic sanitation, and urban mobility. This initiative, which will be executed through the modality of Works for Taxes (OxI), primarily targets the regions of 3ncash, Cajamarca, and Cusco.
On March 16, 2025, the MVCS published the prioritized list of projects under Ministerial Resolution N6 072-2025-VIVIENDA, as part of the efforts to stimulate investment at both the regional and local levels through private sector participation. The projects anticipated investments totaling over S/69 million, indicating the government's commitment to improving public services.
Among the projects approved for the Cajamarca region, two aim to improve the drinking water service in urban areas. The first project will serve the eastern sector of the city, requiring S/15.1 million. The second project targets the northern sector, with an investment of S/11.1 million. This enhancement is expected to significantly benefit the local population, ensuring they have reliable access to clean water.
Meanwhile, Cusco province, particularly the district of Chamaca located within Chumbivilcas, will see four major projects implemented. One of these focuses on improving and extending the water and sanitation system within the town of Conchacollo, which is budgeted for S/6.9 million. Another substantial project will cover several sectors—Kerakera, Ayani, Fundición, Tarucatinuc, Jornada, Kivio, Huallataccota, Wincho, Challuma, and Huayllayoc—belonging to the Uchuccarcco peasant community and requiring S/18.1 million. This initiative aims to alleviate longstanding issues concerning water supply and sanitation access.
To aid urban mobility, there will also be enhancements to the transport services within Uchucarco, with financial backing of S/3.8 million. The government plan includes upgrading streets along Avenida Alameda Corazón de Chumbivilcas and various other roads, such as Quiñones, 24, Seminario, 13, Tres Cruces de Oro, Concepción, Libertad, 24, 20, 90, and Uriel García, with another budget of S/2.4 million earmarked for this purpose.
Further investment is slated for the 3ncash region, where the Provincial Municipality of Recuay has signed agreements to improve urban mobility within the city, reflecting another investment of S/11.3 million. These projects are part of the broader National Urban Sanitation Program (PNSU), the National Rural Sanitation Program (PNSR), and the Comprehensive Neighborhood Improvement Program (PMIB), all contributing significantly to public welfare.
The collaborative effort emphasizes the necessity not only of governmental action but also enhanced inter-institutional cooperation to tackle the challenges of access to potable water, efficient sanitation systems, and reliable road infrastructure. These developments demonstrate the government's proactive role in addressing public utility gaps and enhancing living conditions for thousands of citizens.
Legislation governing these projects derives from Law No. 29230, which fosters public investment initiatives and the involvement of private entities. The dynamic nature of these collaborations underlines the significance of easing the financial burdens of public services by sharing responsibilities with private stakeholders.
The urgency and scale of infrastructure needs across Peru make these projects critically important, particularly as more rural and underserved areas seek improvements. By prioritizing these initiatives, the MVCS is aligning development goals with the immediate needs of communities, striving to eradicate long-standing deficiencies affecting thousands.
These projects come at a pivotal moment as the nation collectively emphasizes the necessity of improved quality of life among its citizens. The goal is to address systemic inequities by ensuring basic needs such as clean water and infrastructural access are met for all Peruvians, fostering communal and economic development across the respective regions.
The commitment to enhancing these services is not only indicative of the government's acknowledgment of pressing societal needs but also reflects the integration of sustainable practices aimed at promoting health and economic growth within localities across Peru.
Local authorities and communities are now awaiting the commencement of these projects, with hopes set on improved living conditions and new opportunities for growth. The successful execution of these projects may serve as models for future initiatives motivated by community engagement and investment-driven solutions.