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With 477 km of canals already built and more than 12 major projects underway, the new works for the Transposition of the São Francisco River promise to benefit more than 10 million people throughout the Northeast region, revolutionizing access to water and boosting the local economy.
The Transposition of the São Francisco River is much more than a feat of engineering; it is a turning point in the history of the Northeast. From its conception in the 19th century to the new projects that promise to expand its impact even further, this project has changed the lives of millions of people, bringing hope to the most arid regions of Brazil.
With more than 477 km of canals already built, divided into the North and East axes, the project keeps growing. And now, with new branches and planned improvements, it is consolidating itself as one of the largest water initiatives in the world.
The impact of the transposition of the São Francisco River in the Northeast
The history of the transposition began in the 19th century, with the vision of Dom Pedro II. Since then, the idea has faced technical and political challenges until it finally came to fruition in the 21st century. Today, the project is a reality that benefits millions of people from the Northeast.
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The São Francisco canals have transformed the routine of thousands of families, bringing drinking water to previously forgotten communities.
The benefits for agriculture are undeniable, boosting the local economy with fish farming and irrigation projects.
New works in progress and expansions planned
With a length of 130 km, the Ramal do Agreste already benefits more than 80 thousand people in Paraíba. The project is essential to supply both cities and agricultural projects, ensuring water security even during the most severe droughts.
The Salgado Branch, with its 36 km, promises to drastically reduce losses of water in transportation and benefit around 5 million people. It connects Ceará directly to the system, expanding the scope of the transposition.
Futuristic water infrastructure projects
Scheduled for 2025, the Canal do Sertão Baiano will be a landmark in Bahia, with a direct impact on 44 municipalities.
Its gravity transport system is an innovation that promises to reduce operating costs and benefit more than 1 million people.
With over 83% of the works completed, the Water Belt is already essential for water integration in Ceará. When completed, it will connect 12 river basins, ensuring water for irrigation and human consumption in critical areas.
Challenges and perspectives for water management
Efficient transposition management requires strategic partnerships. The PPPs (Public-Private Partnerships) planned for 2025 will bring technological innovations, such as real-time monitoring and waste reduction.
In addition to supplying communities, the project strengthens the local economy and reduces the vulnerability of populations to climate change. This robust infrastructure is a guarantee of a safer and more sustainable future.
The Transposition of the São Francisco River is far from complete. New projects, such as the Xingó Canal and the Apodi Branch, show that Brazil continues to invest in solutions long-term water resources. This project is not just drought relief; it is a life-changing structural transformation.
It is interesting that the report mentions the name of Dom Pedro (who did not implement the idea for the project even though 10% of the population died due to the drought) and does not mention the name of President Lula who implemented and expanded the project to several areas of the northeast. Why was this “forgetfulness”?
Just as it is interesting that you forgot another PRESIDENT
Don't tell me it was intelligible...just kidding...
Unfortunately, petty envy and poverty of spirit are always hindering Brazil. D. Pedro had the idea that Lula would complete each term and there are still ignorant people talking shit about him.
The only thing Lula concluded was to divert billions from this project and not finish it, these are facts, just look at the work schedule
How he talks nonsense. He must be a fan of the **** jewel thief and **** of 700.000 Brazilians with Covid.
This ineligible person did something badly and it still needed to be redone to work, a real waste. How much did this cost, in addition to the suffering, exclusion, illness and deaths caused?
What was it like to inaugurate what was already done?
Which other?
Because, those who worked the most were in the previous government.
**** didn't do **** anything, ****!
Lack of research leads to this, get off WhatsApp and Instagram
Present comparative data
Lula would not do anything if Ciro Gomes did not speed up the most varied projects. Facing hunger strikes from religious leaders and even the navy to prevent the advancement of this important work.
Pure squid envy
For being a northeastern
Of great potential
You forgot that it was also the biggest **** in the history of Brazil, provenly with more than 30 lawsuits!
Hilton, this was not a mere oversight, this is part of a campaign by the media and large economic groups to disqualify and belittle the Lula government and the PT, they do not admit that one of them has made and is making structural improvements and income distribution that all the other presidents combined!
Lula and Dilma only managed to overcharge for this work in 14 years and not finish it. This is the reality. A fact of total incompetence or something else!
You people from the Northeast love to worship Lula and Ciro Gomes, two scoundrels who exploit the entire Northeast region and give you crumbs. Left-wing politicians have never lifted the Northeast out of its backwardness. When you start putting right-wing politicians in power and recognize the importance of Bolsonaro, you will become more evolved, richer and less dependent on aid. Go study and research more, you idiot.
Lula built 1 km of the transposition, all lies from him and the TV, I was there every year of construction during Lula's term, he didn't build more than 1 km, lies have short legs
Maybe because what he stole was greater than the cost of the work, in addition to not being able to finish it on time, much less on budget. But he's back anyway...
What's the point of making the transposition if a certain “president🐙” doesn't use it, bringing back the era of the water truck?!
Show me?