“Thanks to the resources invested by GasOriente in vaccination and improved management of livestock, our town ranks first in the control of foot-and-mouth disease. The community has been recognized for this at national and international levels because it directly benefits the health of the population.” Dilma Peña, San José de Chiquitos Mayor

Located near the southern starting point of the pipeline, San José de Chiquitos lies in the eastern part of Santa Cruz de la Sierra. The community has a population of 9,000, with another 5,000 people living in surrounding areas. Many are involved in agriculture and cattle raising. UNESCO has declared San José de Chiquitos a world heritage site because of the significance of its Jesuit Missions Complex in Chiquitos. The site will be restored with GasOriente resources.

San José projects
The people of San José de Chiquitos people -- supported by the Community Relations Plan and led by their own self-governing committee -- were able to work together and identify the most important and needed infrastructure projects. All projects have been funded by GasOriente. Completed projects include:
• Power generator
• Works for Taperas: fencing, school, a health post
• Power generator for Taperas
• Cultural house
• Drinking water system for Buena Vista
• Drinking water system for San Juan
• Control of the foot-and-mouth disease in the cattle
• Center for special children
• Genetic improvement program
• Germán Bush School. Phase I, II and additional phases
• Vocational thecnic school
• Australian-type water tank
• Deep well drilling
• Equipment for the supervisory committee and the Municipal Council Office
• General Infant Maternal Hospital

The following projects are in progress:
• Missions Plan Project (Restoration of the church tower)
• Artisans Rotating Fund
• Assesment on the border limits of San Jose municipality

San José’s municipal government continues to manage and implement the plan. The experience and increased administrative capacity San José’s community leaders have gained over the years benefit the entire population.

Community Relations Plan for San José (pdf)
Adendum (pdf)