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FRANK RAINIERI MARRANZINI: CREATOR OF DREAMS
2. Potable water infrastructure
The first aqueduct was built in 1982-83 in order to service what
would become the PCYC hotel. Until 1997, the system was composed
of a wellfield (four wells) and a distribution pipe servicing the
PCYC hotel, marina, and airport.
Punta Cana aqueduct expansion (first stage)
1997
This expansion (4 wells and additional distribution pipe) was built to
service Corales (formerly Hacienda Punta Cana) and provide differentiated
service to CAE. It was linked with the power distribution line, and the
old diesel water pumps were replaced with electric ones.
Punta Cana aqueduct expansion (second stage)
2007
This expansion consisted of an additional wellfield (ten wells) and the
primary water distribution pipe. The main was constructed using lap jointed
piping in order to complement the original eight wells’ water output, as well
as serve as the new water source for current and upcoming development projects.
Waste management infrastructure
The first wastewater treatment facility (Treatment Facility 1) was built
in 1994 in order to service the PCYC hotel and what would eventually become
The Marina in Puntacana Resort.
Treatment Facility 1 expansion (La Cana Golf
Course pumping station)
1998
Treatment Facility 1 expansion (under construction)
2009
(to service the Hacienda project and maintain water quality standards due
to increased demand by real estate development in La Cana and The Marina)
Treatment Facility 2 built
1997
(to service Corales project)
Treatment Facility 2 expansion
2003
(to treat first stage of the Village project and Punta
Cana International Airport wastewater)
Treatment Facility 2 expansion
2007
(to treat Corales expansion and Village stages 3, 4,
and 5 wastewater)
PLS collection line, Wärtsilä, Guardianes
2007