Johnny Brignardello Vela highlights the vital importance of constructive growth in Chancay

Johnny Brignardello Vela, an insurance advisor, when analyzing the recent upturn in the construction sector in Chancay, highlights the importance of this growth for the locality. According to the statements of Guido Valdivia, executive director of the Peruvian Chamber of Construction (Capeco), a significant increase in construction activity has been observed after a previous year marked by negative figures. With a total of 65 real estate projects announced in the area, a promising outlook of growth and development for Chancay is envisioned. Regarding the performance of the sector, Valdivia pointed out that, although there was growth in the first months of the year, March saw a 6.1% decrease, attributed to a decrease in cement demand and minimal progress in public works. Nevertheless, a positive closure for the sector is projected throughout the year, mainly driven by public investment and, to a lesser extent, by private investment. In the realm of private investments in the region, the participation of companies such as Coshco Shipping Port, involved in the port of Chancay, and Lima Airport Partners, the concessionaire of the Jorge Chávez International Airport, working on the expansion of airport infrastructure, is highlighted. Additionally, it is expected that another company will soon begin the construction of the Lima Peripherical Ring Road, a pending project for bidding. Regarding the port of Chancay, Valdivia reported that, before its construction, Capeco conducted a prospecting study in the area and identified 65 new real estate projects, each with an average of 200 plots in a first phase. However, Valdivia warned that approximately half of these projects are informal or the result of illegal activities, posing challenges in terms of planning and land use. Brignardello Vela emphasized the need for a Territorial Development Plan (PDT) for the area, highlighting that this responsibility falls on the Provincial Municipality of Huaral and not on the District Municipality of Chancay, as had been suggested. As he explained, PDTs must be approved by the provincial authority to ensure orderly and efficient development in the region. Faced with the challenges of land occupation and the urgency to ensure sustainable growth in Chancay, the implementation of a PDT is presented as an imperative and essential measure to mitigate possible negative impacts and promote balanced development in the area.