WILLEMSTAD – The Curaçao Ports Authority has announced the start of a major sewer renovation project in the Scharloo district, scheduled to begin on Monday, March 2, 2026. The project is expected to take approximately six months and will be carried out in multiple phases.
According to the Ports Authority, the works will be executed in stages across several streets in Scharloo, as indicated on the official project map. Phase 1a will take place at Plaza Mundo Merced from March 2 to March 15, followed by Phase 1b at the same location from March 16 to March 29. Phase 2 will cover Koningin Wilhelminastraat from March 30 through April 30.
Subsequent phases include Scharlookade from April 13 to May 17, N. van Brandhofstraat from May 18 to June 14, Werfstraat Zuid from June 15 to July 19, and Werfstraat Noord from July 20 to August 23. During these periods, certain roads will be temporarily closed or partially inaccessible due to construction activities.
The sewer renovation is a joint project between the government of Curaçao and the Curaçao Ports Authority and is described as an important step toward improving water quality in the Waaigat and the historic city center. Once the project is completed, wastewater from Scharloo will no longer be discharged into the Waaigat but will instead be routed to a wastewater treatment facility.
Officials say the project will make a long-term contribution to a cleaner and more sustainable living environment throughout the Scharloo district. Residents, businesses and road users have been advised to take the phased road closures into account and plan accordingly.
The Curaçao Ports Authority has apologized for any inconvenience caused by the works and has asked for the public’s understanding during the execution of the project.
