BECC certifies infrastructure projects that improve human health, promote sustainable development, and contribute to enhance the quality of life in the border region.
Projects eligible for certification and financing by BECC and NADB include, but are not limited to the following environmental sectors:
Grant and loan funding is available for projects that improve human health, promote sustainable development, and contribute to enhance the quality of life in the border region.
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Defined as the area in the United States that is within 100 kilometers and the area in Mexico that is within 300 kilometers of the international boundary.
Developing and fostering collaborations and partnerships by facilitating involvement in capacity-building initiatives and working to identify potential project opportunities.
This project was Certified on March 27, 2007
| Sector | |
| Location | Pharr, Texas, USA |
| Benefited Population | 68,600 people |
| Projected Cost | $44,000,000.00 USD |
| Technical Assistance | $655,213.00USD from PDAP |
| Sponsor |
City of Pharr Recycling Center |
| ID# |
362 |
The collection system improvements consist of decommissioning 9 existing lift stations, construction of 3 new lift stations, and installation of 8 miles of 12 to 36 inch gravity sewers and 3 miles of 16 inch to 20 inch force mains.
The Close‐Out Process provides a review of physical facilities constructed, facility performance and achievement of objectives, as reflected in a results measurement matrix.
Close Out Report (PDF, 325 KB)