{"id":136746,"date":"2026-06-08T16:37:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T14:37:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.ferrovial.com\/?post_type=press_release&#038;p=136746"},"modified":"2026-06-08T16:37:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T14:37:09","slug":"ferrovial-to-build-new-flood-control-canal-section-in-san-juan-puerto-rico","status":"publish","type":"press_release","link":"https:\/\/newsroom.ferrovial.com\/en\/press-releases\/ferrovial-to-build-new-flood-control-canal-section-in-san-juan-puerto-rico\/","title":{"rendered":"Ferrovial to build new flood control canal section in San Juan, Puerto Rico"},"content":{"rendered":"    <section class=\"wysiwyg text-editor \" id=\"\">\n        <div class=\"container container--narrow container--p-10\">\n            <p><strong>Ferrovial,<\/strong> a leading global infrastructure company, <strong>has been awarded a $1,079 billion contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers<\/strong> (USACE) to expand and improve a section of the R\u00edo Piedras channel in San Juan, Puerto Rico.\u00a0 This marks Ferrovial\u2019s second contract with USACE under the Puerto Nuevo flood control project.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are proud to continue working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to <strong>deliver complex projects that will strengthen resilience, reduce flood risk, and provide long-term benefits<\/strong> for the local economy and community,\u201d said Ignacio Gaston, Ferrovial Construction CEO. \u201cExpanding the R\u00edo Piedras channel will help safeguard neighborhoods, businesses, and essential services for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This project will widen the waterway from 80 feet to more than 160 feet,<strong> reducing flood risk in the surrounding area.<\/strong> The contract is part of a broader Puerto Nuevo flood control program, an initiative expected to span approximately six years and generate more than 10,000 jobs, directly and indirectly.<\/p>\n<p>Ferrovial\u2019s scope of work includes reinforcement of the canal walls using deep concrete pile structures anchored more than 100 feet below ground. 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Select sections will feature a double-wall system, further enhancing structural stability and safety. <strong>These improvements are designed to strengthen the riverbanks, prevent erosion, and reduce the risk of landslides<\/strong>, a particularly important measure given the canal\u2019s proximity to densely populated areas of San Juan.<\/p>\n<p>Additional upgrades will focus on improving water flow, minimizing sediment buildup, and <strong>increasing resilience to heavy rainfall events.<\/strong><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    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