2024-11-14 03:23:00
The Neuquen government has launched a public tender for the expansion and operation of the GIRSU del Sur regional center in Alicula, Coloncura province. Department of the Environment, part of the Department of Energy and Natural Resources, The contract will be administered to ensure the final disposal of municipal solid waste in San Martin de los Andes, Villa La Angostura, Villa Traful and other future locations in the south of the province.
This bidding project 36-month contract with a budget of P6.119 billion.
The GIRSU del Sur center, inaugurated in July 2019, is the first regional sanitary landfill in Neuquen and is crucial to solving this problem Municipal landfills collapsed in San Martín de los Andes and Hullara Angostura.
In 2017, the Fourth Judicial District Civil, Commercial, Labor and Mining Second Instance Court Ban on building new prison cells in San Martin de los Andes region, forcing province to find regional solutionlake
Villa La Angostura faced a similar situation in 2019, cuThe local landfill module has exhausted its capacity and lacks room for expansion.
The landfill Alicurá was established to ensure emergency response to final disposal Adequate disposal of municipal solid waste (MSW) in both cities.
The province has a plan to create regional waste treatment centres, but so far Alicula is the only one. The other one is from the city of Neuquén. It was born as a parallel service to the provincial Girsu project and now buries the waste of four municipalities.
The goal of the program is to implement an integrated municipal solid waste management system in Neuquén, Improve the environment, health and quality of life in the region.
The provincial dumpsite is consolidated as a state-of-the-art final disposal and waste treatment site in the south of the province, with specific infrastructure: 800 meters of diamond-shaped fencing to prevent the entry of animals,n Waterproofing system, leachate collection and exhaust wells.
Waste reduced by half in San Martin and La Angostura
To maximize cell lifetime, waste enters at a density of 300 kg/m3, compacted to 800 kg/m3 and then covered with soil, which can control odor, waste diffusion and surface water leakage.
Since 2019, EVA SA is responsible for the operation, maintenance and cleaning of the landfill. The contract was for 21 months until April this year, after which the province chose to open a new longer-term bidding process.
The public tender ensures the continuity of waste treatment and plans to expand the landfill in future phases, adding new units and Build material handling and recycling plants.
It is not only designed to address the needs of San Martín de los Andes, Villa La Angostura and Villa Traful;The final locations were other towns in the south such as Piedra del Aguila and Las Coloradas.
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**Interview with Maria Lopez, Head of the Neuquen Department of the Environment**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Maria. The Neuquen government recently launched a public tender for the expansion of the GIRSU del Sur regional center. Can you tell us more about the importance of this project for local communities?
**Maria Lopez:** Absolutely, and thank you for having me. The GIRSU del Sur center is critical for proper waste management in our region. With the collapse of municipal landfills in places like San Martin de los Andes and Villa La Angostura, this project provides a sustainable solution for waste disposal. It aims to ensure that these municipalities, along with future developments in the south of the province, have access to effective waste management.
**Editor:** The contract for this project spans 36 months with a significant budget of P6.119 billion. How will this funding be utilized?
**Maria Lopez:** This budget will cover the expansion of the facility, enhancing its capacity to handle municipal solid waste. It will also be used to operate the center more efficiently. Our goal is not just about waste disposal but to implement best practices in waste management, which includes recycling and reducing the overall environmental impact.
**Editor:** The GIRSU del Sur center was inaugurated in 2019. What progress has been made since its opening, and how has it impacted local waste management?
**Maria Lopez:** Since its inauguration, the center has become the first sanitary landfill in Neuquen. It’s been essential in addressing the garbage crisis in our communities, allowing us to manage and dispose of waste much more effectively. The center has been instrumental in reducing illegal dumping and improving public health standards in the affected areas.
**Editor:** You mentioned that there are plans for additional regional waste treatment centers. What are the next steps for this initiative?
**Maria Lopez:** Yes, we are committed to expanding our waste management infrastructure. While Alicura is currently the only operational regional center besides the one in the city of Neuquén, we are working on developing additional facilities that will cover more areas and further integrate waste management systems across the province. This includes community education programs on waste reduction and recycling.
**Editor:** could you share how this initiative aligns with broader environmental goals in Neuquen?
**Maria Lopez:** Certainly. The integrated municipal solid waste management system is designed not only to improve waste disposal but also to enhance environmental quality and public health. By effectively managing solid waste, we aim to protect our natural resources, promote sustainability, and ultimately improve the quality of life for all our residents.
**Editor:** Thank you for your insights, Maria. It’s encouraging to hear about the progress and future plans for sustainable waste management in Neuquen.
**Maria Lopez:** Thank you for having me. It’s an important issue, and we’re committed to making a positive impact.
