U.S. officials initiate $90M project to renovate 86-year-old canal supplying 90% of El Paso's water in Texas, with completion by June 2027.

U.S. officials have initiated the American Canal Lower Reach Project in El Paso, Texas, aimed at rehabilitating an 86-year-old canal that diverts water from the Rio Grande. This canal irrigates over 58,130 acres and supplies up to 90% of the city's water. The $90 million project will enclose the canal to enhance maintenance access and address safety concerns, with completion expected by June 2027. Local leaders, including Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, attended the groundbreaking ceremony.

September 13, 2024
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