A. M. The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) has provided a significant boost to infrastructure development in El Salvador by approving US$65 million in financing for Phase II of the Surf City Program.
This strategic investment aims to improve urban, tourism, and logistics connectivity and mobility, directly benefiting more than 69,000 Salvadorans, more than 52% of whom are women. The measure seeks to optimize the management of natural resources and enhance one of the country’s most attractive tourist areas.
Through this program, the road infrastructure on Route CA02W will be significantly improved, expanding the roadway from two to four lanes by 8.2 kilometers between the Xanadú residential area and El Zonte beach. This expansion will facilitate mobility in a key tourist area for El Salvador’s sustainable economic development, reducing travel times and costs for users and serving as a connecting route for various productive sectors. Furthermore, the design considers sustainable mobility, with the incorporation of a two-way bike path, wide sidewalks, and safe public spaces.
The program also includes the construction of a new bridge over the Huiza River in the Melara canton. This bridge will have four lanes and a bike path, improving the mobility of residents and transporters and strengthening road safety. Additionally, and with a positive impact on the environment, two wastewater treatment plants will be installed for the beaches of El Majahual, San Blas, El Cocal, Conchalío, San Diego, and Cangrejera, which will optimize water quality and conserve aquatic ecosystems.
Likewise, CABEI is seeking a strategic alliance with the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) for possible co-financing, which will provide a highly competitive financial solution for the country.
OPAMSS registra US$2,680 millones en proyectos de inversión liberados
