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To deal with the drought
Lage inaugurates second Cuban factory of hydraulic
pipes
BY FIDEL RENDON MATIENZO—Granma
daily staff writer—
HAVANA.— Carlos Lage Dávila,
secretary of the Executive Committee of the Council
of Ministers, inaugurated Hidroplast, the second
Cuban high-density hydraulic pipe factory, on
January 3.
The likewise Cuban vice president
explained that the industry will contribute to the
country’s waterworks projects and particularly to
water conservation.
The modern plant is located in
the town of Wajay, in the Boyeros municipality; the
first to open in the country is operating in the
province of Ciego de Avila, and a third should be
completed by the end of June in Holguín. All of
these facilities will complete the production
capacity required nationally.
Speaking to construction and
other workers, Lage said that the three facilities
will make it possible to save 30% on the costs of
importing pipes and accessories, and even while all
three will manufacture large-diameter (up to 1,000
mm) polyethylene piping, each will feature specific
lines.
He noted that Hidroplast was
beginning operations with two production lines (for
reservoirs) and soon those for sewer pipes will
follow. He emphasized that the factory will ensure
part of the resources needed to recover hydraulic
resources, and noted that water conservation should
be a top priority for the population and state
agencies.
While 2006 was a rainy year –
Lage noted – the country must be prepared to face
possible intense droughts, like those of 2003 to
2005, which mainly affected the eastern provinces.
Lage presented certificates of
recognition to outstanding workers and to the
construction enterprises Gerser Oeste, of the
Ministry of the Interior, and of Western Hydraulic
Resources, along with the Investment Unit of the new
Havana industry.
Those attending the ceremony
included Pedro Sáez, first secretary of the Party in
Havana; Jorge Luis Aspiolea, president of the
National Institute of Hydraulic Resources; Juan
Contino, president of the provincial government, and
Argelio Quevedo, general secretary of the National
Construction Workers Union.
These leaders, together with Lage,
toured the facilities, whose director, Julio César
Hernández, explained that it features
internationally cutting-edge technology, and the
ability to annually produce 13,180 tons of
high-density polyethylene.
Work on the project began in
October 2005, and has a quality control laboratory
for analyzing raw materials and the final product:
pipes for sewers, rainwater drainage, water
pipelines and reservoirs. (AIN)
Translated by
Granma International
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