Leading Private Infrastructure Association
Canatcol is the Private Association of the owners of the Canal Zone in Choco, Colombia. We aim to develop physical and social infrastructures to support the local community. With a mission beyond profit, our team hopes to empower communities and uplift their quality of life. We are committed to promoting sustainable development by working with construction firms and engineering companies to build the Colombian Canal and create smart communities.
At Canatcol, we believe infrastructure is the backbone that drives economic growth and development. We pride ourselves on effectively solving various challenges by leveraging our knowledge and experience. Whether social or physical infrastructure, we strive to create projects that contribute positively to the environment.
Services
Our first flagship project in Choco, Colombia, is the Interoceanic Canal, which seeks to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and create massive socio-economic benefits for the region. The project aims to transform the region, spur growth, and create employment opportunities. By constructing the canal, we will open up the area to increased global trade and commerce, bringing in much-needed revenue.
Canatcol also plans to establish schools, hospitals, and other vital community services to support the people who live in the region. Ultimately, our services will pave the way for further developments that will enhance the quality of life of local communities.
Advisory Committee
Leopoldino Perea Caicedo President of Canatcol
Dr. Joaquin Catala Advisor Ports and Canals
Dr. Jaime Gomez US Representative
Engineer Fernando Perea
Engineer John Baena, Phd.
C. Baldwin Executive Assistant
Who Are We
Canatcol, A.P. is the private association of Community Councils and Native Communities owners of the Interoceanic Canal Zone of Colombia, under the leadership of Mr. Leopoldino Perea Caicedo, by Colombian laws 70/1993 and 1508/2012 in 2015.
Vision
CANATCOL’S main priority is to provide the infrastructure and build the Interoceanic Canal of Choco, Colombia for ULCS, which will be 85% of the fleet in the year 2030, and to develop the adjacent communities to benefit the people living in this important corner of South America.
Mission
CANATCOL is interested in building the infrastructure for the Interoceanic Canal of Choco, Colombia for Ultra Large Container Ships (ULCS). The Canal will be a 113-mile-long (182 km) waterway between Coredo (6.9 3333ºN -77.65º) to Unguia (8.05ºN -77.1º) in Choco, Colombia.
History
- 1520 First blueprint of Interoceanic Canal was drafted by Alvar Saavedra de Cerón.
- 1811 Alexander von Humboldt drafted several maps of the interoceanic connections.
- 1855 Frederick M. Kelley and William Kennish discovered the Atrato-Truando pathway.
- 1858 N. Michler confirmed the Kelley-Kennish findings. Reported to the US Congress in 1861 when the Civil War started.
- 1949 Governor of Panama Canal conducts study of the Atrato-Truando pathway.
- 1964 Colombian law contracts with two New York Companies to do the Choco Canal Interoceanic project.
- 1984 Colombian Law orders the construction of the Choco Interoceanic Canal.
- 1996 Colombian Executive Order contracts again with New York Company to study the Choco Canal.
- 2016 Panama Canal opened new locks for 13.000 TEU Ships.
- 2016 Ultra Large Container Ships (ULCS >18.000 TEU) unable to cross Panama's new locks.
- 2023 and 2018 International Interoceanic Canal of Choco Conference by Dr. Joaquin Catala Alis, Professor of Canals, Ports and Roads from the Polytechnical University of Valencia in Spain at the Technological University of Choco (UTCH).
Human Resources
The Interoceanic Canal of Choco, Colombia, will create thousands of jobs a year with competitive salaries.
The construction of the Colombian Canal at sea level, the parallel electric railroad track with hydrail technique, and three ports: one in the Atlantic, one in the Pacific, and a third one in Riosucio. It is estimated that each kilometer will need a total of 1,000 workers.
The following list includes the staff that will be needed:
The construction of the Colombian Canal at sea level, the parallel electric railroad track with hydrail technique, and three ports: one in the Atlantic, one in the Pacific, and a third one in Riosucio. It is estimated that each kilometer will need a total of 1,000 workers.
The following list includes the staff that will be needed:
1. Professionals
- Engineers: of Canals, roads, and ports.
- Civil Engineers
- Structural Engineers
- Electrical Engineers
- Environmental Engineers
- Railway Engineers
- Geomatics and Environmental Engineers
- Hydraulic Engineers
- Marine Engineers
- Systems Engineers
- Soil Engineers
- Telecommunications Engineers
- Administrators
- Architects
- Bankers
- Accountants
- Economists
- Graphic Designers
- Financial Services
- Inspectors
2. Technicians
- Mechanics of cars, diesel, naval
- Machinists
- Work Masters
- Operators of heavy machinery
- Plumbers
- Welders
- Supervisors
- Surveyors
Development Plan Chocó INFRASTRUCTURE
Electricity
- Power plant using tides in Jurado (200 megawatts)
- Solar Energy
Infrastructure
- Cement factory in Nuqui.
- The Interoceanic Canal of Choco, Colombia. 113 miles (182 km) between Coredo (Pacific Ocean) and Unguia (Atlantic Ocean).
- Need a lock in the Pacific terminal.
- Hydrail Monorail two-way, parallel to the canal.
- Roads
- Two Ports and a fluvial port in Riosucio.
- Platinum refinery
- Internet and cell phone towers
- Combustible, Gasoline.
- Factories of Hydrogen.
- Factories of Hydrogen motors with platinum membranes.
- Blimps with Hydrogen motors for fast and economical transportation.
- Platinum and gold refinery under the leadership of the Banco de la República.
- Wood processing Factory.
Water
- Provide potable water to all communities in Choco, Colombia
- Water towers to provide drinking water.
- Aqueduct and sewers.
- Septic tanks.
- Sanitary garbage collection system
Health
- III-level hospital with 60 beds connected with Tele-presence.
- Technical and equipment assistance to 12 hospitals.
- Pharmacies
- Institute of Tropical Diseases
- Eliminate child malnutrition
Education
- University to include faculties of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, social work, engineering, economy, accounting, business administration, geology, mining, graphic design, computer programming, and marketing.
- Technical schools include departments of plumbing, electricity, welding, surveying, mechanics, and machine operation.
- Public and Private Schools
- Public Library
Agriculture
- Promotion of protein in the diet, planting crops with high protein.
- Hydroponics Growers
- Chicken Coups and Poultry in Ten Communities
- Fish tanks as a protein source
- Seafood Canning industry
- Agricultural development in the Truando and Nercua Valleys
Other Projects
- Airport in Cabo Marzo
- Banks
- Concert auditorium
- Convention Center
- Churches
- Government offices
- Grocery stores
- Intelligent Cities connected via internet and for transportation.
- Hotels
- Internet
- Musical instrument factories
- Restaurants
- Sports stores aquatic, fishing, diving
Laws
- Pass law to build the Interoceanic Canal in Chocó, Colombia. (Previous laws in 1964 and 1984 expired).
- Make Chocó a tax-free zone to start new industries.
- Pass law that requires companies to clean up the rivers that are being polluted with Mercury in the process of extracting gold.
About Route 25
The Atlantic-Pacific Interoceanic Canal Study Commission of 1970 selected Route 25, which includes the Atrato-Truando rivers in Northwest Colombia, as the best route in America for a sea-level canal to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Aside from being the only one of 30 sites in America where a sea-level canal can be made, Route 25 is also the shortest route that connects the two large oceans. This substantially reduces transit times and costs. Additionally, the path avoids sensitive ecological areas, ensuring construction activities are not detrimental to the environment.
Support Our Project
Supporting Canatcol means investing in the future. By partnering with our private infrastructure association, you promote sustainable development, economic growth, and social upliftment. Canatcol works closely with the Sowing Seeds for the Future 501c3 organization which aims at ending child malnutrition in Choco. For tax deductible donations in the U.S. A. to help end malnutrition and support the first Food Bank in Choco, Colombia please contact us. By purchasing one of the books below on www.amazon.com you are contributing to the end of Child malnutrition in Choco.
Contact Us
Canatcol2020@gmail.com