Governor Moyano stated that the project address public health weaknesses that persisted after the quake, while the opposition argued that this large-scale construction sought only elitist purposes, and that with a smaller amount of money major deficiencies of the day such as a lack of sewers, waterworks, and irrigation ditches could be overcome.
Governor Moyano claimed the project addressed public health issues left over from the earthquake, while opponents argued it was an expensive endeavor for the wealthy elite, and that addressing basic needs like sewage, waterworks, and irrigation ditches with a smaller budget would have been more effective.