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Two new projects for the rehabilitation of the wastewater collection system in Mexicali, B.C. totaling $10.6 million were approved in the last 9 months

NADB, EPA and Mexicali Water Utility focused on
reducing transboundary flows of sewage into New River

North American Development Bank (NADB) and the City of Nogales, Arizona hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of improvements for the Peña Blanca subdivision wastewater system. The project will help improve the operational efficiency of the wastewater system and eliminate the risk of untreated or inadequately treated wastewater discharges to Potrero Creek.

Along the entire U.S.-Mexico border, the North American Development Bank (NADB) works with border communities to develop and finance infrastructure projects that improve the environment and health conditions. With the onset of COVID-19 and its increasing effects on these communities, the NADB Board of Directors established a temporary program to support communities dealing with the economic, health, and social impacts of the pandemic (“ProRec”). Through this program, two Texas border communities will be able to refinance existing debt while a third in Chihuahua will benefit from a US$1 million grant to improve wastewater collection infrastructure.

The North American Development Bank (NADB) has hired John Beckham, with more than 20 years of experience in executive leadership positions in banking, business and strategic planning, as its new Deputy Managing Director. Mr. Beckham was appointed by the NADB Board of Directors after a national search and competitive selection process.

• As part of its COVID-19 Recovery Program, an umbrella program was approved to expedite the refinancing of existing public debt
• Impact report on the results of 25 years of NADB green investments in the U.S.-Mexico border region published

Since its creation in 1994, the North American Development Bank (NADB) has helped preserve, protect and enhance the environment and public health of the U.S.-Mexico border region, home to more than 25 million residents. Working closely with communities, water utilities, local and federal governments, private sector sponsors, non-governmental organizations and academic institutions, NADB has played a key role in the progress achieved in improving various indicators in the region related to the provision of basic services, environmental quality and public health. In addition, it has become a benchmark for binational coordination on various environmental issues.

San Antonio, Texas – During a virtual event on August 27, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced US$15 million in funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 through the U.S.-Mexico Border Water Infrastructure Program (BWIP)—which funds technical assistance and infrastructure construction grants for high-priority municipal drinking water and wastewater projects—has been awarded to the North American Development Bank (NADB), which administers them on behalf of EPA Region 6 for projects in Texas and New Mexico.

Anthony, New México – The North American Development Bank (NADB) and the Anthony Water and Sanitation District (AWSD) hosted a virtual ceremony celebrating the completion of a US$5-million lift station that will benefit the entire Anthony community. The project cost was supported through a US$3.4 million grant from the Border Environment Infrastructure Fund (BEIF), which is funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and administered by the Bank. The project also received a US$1.5-million grant from the State of New Mexico. U.S. Congresswoman Xochitl Torres Small provided keynote remarks at the event.

Presidio, Texas – The North American Development Bank (NADB) and the City of Presidio marked the start-up of construction activities for a water system improvement project that, upon completion, will benefit the 4,000 residents of Presidio by providing reliable access to sustainable drinking water services. The US$4.5 million project is being partly financed by a US$3 million grant from the Border Environment Infrastructure Fund (BEIF), which is funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and administered by the Bank. The project will also receive an NADB loan for up to US$1.5 million.