La Chutana is an industrial park located at Km 60.8 of the Panamericana Sur Highway, in the district of Chilca. The park spans 620 hectares, of which 226 are designated for commercial lots, divided into 175 units ranging from 3,000 m² to 150,000 m². The park’s infrastructure includes basic services such as medium-voltage electrical power, natural gas, and groundwater extraction. Additionally, it has zoning ranging from I2 to I4 for heavy industry, an approved environmental impact study/
The industrial growth of La Chutana has significantly boosted the local economy, attracting 35 companies and 20 industries currently operating within the park. Between 2020 and 2024, land sales for industrial purposes increased by 6.64%, from 1,217,405.59 m² (55%) to a total of 1,364,379.65 m² (61.64%). Sales revenue grew by over $10 million during this period, while the number of companies expanded from 14 in 2020 to 20 in 2024, marking a 43% increase.
Economic Environmental Social Park Management Eco-Industrial Park Score La Chutana Additionally, the park has seen a diversification of activities, evolving from industrial warehouses, food processing, and light metalworking in 2020 to a notable rise in heavy metalworking industries by 2024. This growth highlights the development and strengthening of a metalworking cluster, underscoring La Chutana’s role as a dynamic and diversified industrial hub. Currently, there are two major metalworking projects worth $80 million, a plastic piping project valued at $20 million, and a mining mechanics project worth $10 million in the pipeline.
La Chutana has undertaken a significant reforestation initiative, showcasing its commitment to environmental sustainability. Central to this effort is a 6,000 m² plant nursery located between the Wastewater Treatment Plant (PTAR) and the Chilca Creek North Branch.
Economic Environmental Social Park Management Eco-Industrial Park Score La Chutana This nursery cultivates a variety of species, including eucalyptus, acacias, vetiver grass, reed canes, fan palms, fescues, geraniums, Rhoeo, Aptenia, Sansevierias (dwarf and large), sunrays, and cacti, totaling 8.000 seedlings, saplings, and young plants.
A key achievement of this initiative is the riparian defense project, which has reforested 3,500 linear meters of riverbanks with reed canes and eucalyptus. These species were chosen for their ability to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. The project also includes the development of green areas and reforested zones, such as live fences, riverbanks, central berms, and the nursery itself, totaling 11,522 m² of green areas with an additional 78,880 m² planned for reforestation. An innovative aspect of the project is the use of treated water from the PTAR for irrigating the reforested riverbanks and the nursery.
EIP Master Planning
The progress of the Master Plan for La Chutana Industrial Center has been assessed using a specialized tool for ecoefficient industrial parks (EIP), revealing that only 9 out of 105 required aspects (8.6%) have been completed. Efforts are now focused on enhancing key areas, including the introduction to the Master Plan, the industrial park’s overview, strategic opportunities, risk management, land use breakdown, development regulations, basic infrastructure, environmental infrastructure, social infrastructure, and the corresponding annexes.
This comprehensive approach aims to ensure sustainable and efficient development, laying the foundation for a modern, competitive, and environmentally responsible industrial park.
The black lines show the park’s achieved scores in 2024 for each Eco-Industrial Park aspect (Economic, Environmental, Social, and Park Management), while the green lines indicate the expected scores by 2028.
In 2020, initiatives involved distributing gifts like desserts, toys, and organizing hot chocolate events at local schools. By 2024, activities included funding a $500 communal lunch for the 15 de Enero neighborhood anniversary, delivering 39 food baskets to the La Gloria elderly association, and providing 180 desserts to local nutrition programs. Additionally, 30 desserts were given to the neighborhood board, and 6 food baskets were donated to the local fire station. After starting the EIP transition, La Chutana has also developed infrastructure to benefit both workers and the community.
A multifunctional sports field, spanning 800 m², was built, featuring LED lighting, seating for 200 spectators, and facilities for football, volleyball, and recreational events. These initiatives demonstrate La Chutana’s commitment to fostering social development, improving quality of life, and strengthening community ties.