Calicatas, the small wells with which the Metro prepares the construction of Line 7
Santiago Metro is already working on the construction of Line 7. In Balmaceda Park, in Providencia, the company is making excavations that can barely be seen through the millimeter spaces between the panels that surround them. "This work facility corresponds to: Soil Mechanics Study of Future Line 7," says a sign on one of them that also has a warning to calm people's anxiety: "This is not the beginning of construction works of Meter. It is not the point where a station will be definitively located. "It is not an expropriation or unauthorized occupation of land."
«In Balmaceda Park, Providencia, archaeological pits are being carried out, which aim to raise and advance potential finds in the construction pits. These drillings have an approximate depth of 5 meters and are directed by an archaeologist," Metro explains in a statement.
The pit is an excavation of a small well, to observe a terrain and analyze, in this case, what difficulties it has for the construction of a tunnel. During the 18th century, Santiago built Tajamares to contain the Mapocho and in 1977 the workers building Line 1 found one of these works precisely under the Balmaceda bridge.
«A few months ago, along the entire route of Line 7, we have been developing pits or exploration drillings, which aim to define the geotechnical properties of the soils to be excavated. This way we can define the strata of the terrain through which the new line will pass. Likewise, archaeological drillings are also carried out, which seek to survey and advance potential discoveries in the construction pits," explains the manager of the Metro Projects Division, Felipe Bravo.
Mankuk is carrying out the archaeological surveys mentioned in this El Mercurio article of the Line 7 construction pits.
Alexander is a co-founding partner of Mankuk. A civil engineer from Universidad de Chile. He has more than 16 years of experience leading environmental consultancy projects for the private industry and state-owned enterprises, in areas such as mining and energy.
Alexander has led countless projects related to archaeological management, environmental impact studies and statements, processing of sectorial permits, and engineering projects associated with sanitation, irrigation, and hydraulic projects. Alexander’s great leadership capacity allows him to deliver technical, environmental, and managerial solutions for the development of the projects entrusted to him, bringing great energy to the team. Today, Alexander plays a fundamental role as partner and managing director of Mankuk, providing direct support to clients throughout the different stages of project development.
Marta Aguilera
Senior Project Manager
Marta is a Lawyer from the Autonomous University of Barcelona and holds a Master's degree in Environmental Law from the Rovira i Virgili University. She has 10 years of experience in consultancy projects and legal advice in environmental matters.
Her areas of expertise include environmental, corporate, and real estate issues, serving sectors such as energy, industry, and mining, among others. Marta stands out for her leadership, management, and supervision of her teams, which enables the successful achievement of proposed objectives.
Loreto Rojas
Senior Project Manager
A geographer from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, with a broad experience in territorial planning, environmental assessment, and geographic information systems. She has actively participated in leading, coordinating, and supervising complex hydrology projects, fire assessment, environmental impact statements, and processing of sectorial permits for private and public organizations.
Her great charisma, optimism, and enthusiasm make Loreto a key member when it comes to overcoming the challenges, we face every day.
Miguel Burgos
Senior Project Manager
Miguel is an environmental engineer and holds a master degree in environmental sciences from Universidad Santiago de Chile. He has more than fourteen years of experience in participating, leading, coordinating, and supervising sanitation and environmental projects, permits processing, and issues related to highly complex projects in the areas of waste of all kinds, regulatory compliance control, and environmental rating solutions. Miguel is a professional who stands out for his commitment and excellent relationship with his clients and the entire Mankuk team which, combined with his professional qualifications, make him a key member for us.
Mauricio Compagnon
Socio Director
Mauricio es ingeniero civil industrial de la P. Universidad Católica de Chile, socio co-fundador de Mankuk y cuenta con más de 15 años de experiencia como consultor y desarrollo de servicios medioambientales para proyectos de gran envergadura en los rubros de minería, energía, transporte e industria en general.
Mauricio, gracias a sus conocimientos y habilidades natas, posee una visión amplia y detallada de los requerimientos medioambientales a que se ven afectos proyectos de inversión, lo que le permite realizar recomendaciones acertadas en los momentos precisos. Mauricio cumple actualmente un rol clave en la administración y gestión comercial de Mankuk, lidera equipos de trabajo dedicados al estudio de licitaciones y elaboración de propuestas y participa directamente como Gerente de Consultoría para los distintos proyectos de la empresa.
