**No Construction Project Confirmed for Otay Industrial Zone, Says Tijuana Mayor**
Tijuana’s Mayor, Ismael Burgueño Ruiz, announced this Sunday that there are no current plans for a paving project using hydraulic concrete in the Otay Industrial Zone, despite discussions around potential funding from the North American Development Bank (NADBank). When asked about the project’s status and when it might be presented for authorization, the Mayor simply stated, “we are not pursuing that right now.”
This response came despite recent claims by José Luis Contreras Valenzuela, President of the Otay Industrial Association, that the project was underway. Contreras expressed confidence that executives from NADBank would visit Tijuana soon to advance the initiative and anticipated that construction could begin in the first half of 2025 subject to city council approval and financing validation.
The proposed project involves an estimated 700 million pesos of investment, intended to be repaid over 15 years through NADBank financing. The repayment was planned to be supported by utilizing 30% of property tax revenues from the area. Contreras had previously criticized the lack of political will from the former administration for delaying the project.
**Previous Development Agreement Faces Scrutiny**
Separately, the city council has declared the previous administration’s agreement for a waste management site inoperative. The statement made on February 16, 2025, highlights plans to open bids for the project. Arnulfo Guerrero Luna, a government official, cited issues with the prior agreement and indicated that although the Mexican Chamber of Construction Industry (CMIC) had initially been involved, the process did not meet all necessary approvals. Moving forward, CMIC may still participate in the new bidding process for the site.
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**Additional Coverage: NADBank’s Role in Future Infrastructure Projects**
NADBank has played an increasingly significant role in supporting sustainable infrastructure projects along the U.S.-Mexico border. Their focus on environmental initiatives includes financing water treatment projects, waste management solutions, and green energy development. The bank’s involvement in regional development has been instrumental in reviving stalled projects by providing essential financial support, fostering economic growth, and becoming a catalyst for sustainability.
Its funding strategies are designed to alleviate infrastructural challenges, thereby facilitating efficiency and modernization in both industrial sectors and community services. The collaboration of local governments and NADBank is considered vital in bridging the financial gap needed for these ambitious urban projects.
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