The 60‑inch pipe collapsed on December 25 in La Zanja, Sabana Iglesia, interrupting the potable water supply to several municipalities of Santiago and nearby areas. Andrés Cueto Rosario, director of CORAASAN, confirmed that technical teams removed the damaged piece at one in the morning and are now fabricating special couplings in the workshops to reactivate the main line.\r\n
Uninterrupted 24/7 work with heavy machinery
\r\nCORAASAN is deploying a massive operation with cranes, backhoes and dump trucks to repair the 60‑inch pipe. This high‑caliber technical intervention affects the key distribution system for Santiago, so efforts continue day and night at the collapse site in La Zanja, Sabana Iglesia and in the workshops.\r\n\r\nAs repairs on the 60‑inch pipe progress, CORAASAN is bolstering supply with its own water tankers and those of the Ministry of Public Works, easing shortages in affected communities.\r\n
Presidential and state support speeds up solution
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Recognition of authorities for joint backing
\r\nCueto Rosario thanked President Luis Abinader for direct instructions on technical and logistical assistance. Vice President Raquel Peña, the Minister of the Presidency José Ignacio Paliza, the Minister of Public Works Eduardo Estrella and the director of INDRHI Olmedo Caba are monitoring the process. Santiago’s governor Rosa Santos and contractor Manuel Estrella provide constant support.\r\n
Thank God, our team finished removing the damaged piece, and now we are building the couplings to get this 60‑inch pipe back into operation, vital for water supply.
\r\nLa Zanja, Sabana Iglesia faces recurring challenges in hydraulic infrastructure; previous failures in similar pipes have required rapid repairs, according to historical reports from CORAASAN. This 60‑inch pipe transports critical volumes, and its failure exposes vulnerabilities in the system that serves thousands of residents.\r\n
Commitment to victims and damage assessment
\r\nAfter stabilizing the 60‑inch pipe, CORAASAN will assess homes affected by the collapse in La Zanja, Sabana Iglesia, covering reconstructions or relocations. No family will be left unattended, the director assured, emphasizing social responsibility.\r\n\r\nThe 24/7 work on the 60‑inch pipe aims to ensure stability of Santiago’s system. This joint effort demonstrates effective state coordination in the face of water emergencies in La Zanja, Sabana Iglesia.
