In a bid to ensure sustainable access to drinking water and improve wastewater treatment in the capital and port region, the Peruvian government has announced plans to invest over US$ 3 billion in water infrastructure projects for Lima and Callao by 2030, using the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
The announcement was made by the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation (MVCS), which is spearheading a portfolio of 11 strategic projects to be carried out by the Lima Drinking Water and Sewerage Service (Sedapal). These projects include the construction of seven Drinking Water Treatment Plants (DWTP) and four Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP), with a total estimated investment of US$ 3.099 billion.
According to the Minister of Housing, these investments are essential to maintaining the quality and sustainability of services in a city whose existing infrastructure is nearing capacity. “We are committed to preserving the excellence of Sedapal’s services and strengthening its role as a leading public utility,” the minister stated.
The projects are expected to benefit over 4 million people and have been selected for their high social impact and strong appeal to private investors. Most are already in the technical profiling or design phase.
The government has a track record of successful PPP projects in the sector, such as the Taboada, La Chira, and Provisur wastewater treatment plants, which currently treat 84% of Lima and Callao’s sewage
In a joint press conference with the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), the Housing Minister emphasized that this PPP portfolio is part of a broader national investment plan aimed at closing the water and sanitation gap. In total, approximately US$ 5.5 billion is expected to be mobilized over the next five years through a combination of PPPs and public treasury funds.
The government has a track record of successful PPP projects in the sector, such as the Taboada, La Chira, and Provisur wastewater treatment plants, which currently treat 84% of Lima and Callao’s sewage. Prior to these projects, only 21% of wastewater was treated. With the addition of the new plants, that figure is expected to rise to 99%.
In addition, the MVCS reported that it currently has 44 major sanitation projects underway across 15 regions of the country. These projects aim to stimulate economic recovery in areas affected by heavy rains, conflict zones like the VRAEM, mining regions, and highland communities. Overall, the government estimates that more than US$ 20 billion in public and private investment will be needed to achieve universal access to drinking water and sanitation nationwide.
