Overview
- The formal start of construction, which took place Thursday, October 29, 2026, was led by Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard on behalf of President Claudia Sheinbaum and Hidalgo Governor Julio Menchaca.
- The development will cover 922 hectares, making it the biggest of the 15 Polos de Desarrollo para el Bienestar in Plan México.
- DEWA will provide private financing exceeding 10 billion pesos and will develop the site in five stages with a first-phase target of about 5,000 permanent jobs.
- Planned features include on-site renewable energy, systems for water reuse and community services such as health centers, childcare, a public library and sports facilities.
- Federal and state officials present the project as a tool to attract higher-value industry to Hidalgo because of local technical talent, though independent construction schedules and environmental or social impact assessments have not yet been published.