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Date Published: 10/02/2025

San Javier invests half a million to prevent flooding in the Vereda del Vinco

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The district will be transformed into “a sustainable urban area” by mid-April, according to San Javier Town Council

San Javier invests half a million to prevent flooding in the Vereda del Vinco

San Javier is investing more than 500,000 euros in the Vereda del Vinco to improve the outdated drainage systems which frequently lead to extensive flooding when it rains heavily.

To better protect the homes, businesses and roads in this busy district, the council is planning to create drainage paths which will direct the water away from the urban area, in addition to replacing the old pipes with larger, concrete ones. This will eliminate possible obstructions and ensure a cleaner and faster flow of water, essentially transforming the Vereda del Vinco into “a sustainable urban area,” explained engineer Manuel Camacho.

The mayor of San Javier, José Miguel Luengo, stressed that this intervention is key within the municipal strategy to reinforce the area's infrastructure.

“We are implementing measures in parks, collectors and boulevards like this one, to prevent episodes of intense rain from affecting our residents. With this work, we not only channel the water better, but we also gain a new space for walking and recreation for everyone,” he said.

The funding for the project includes a subsidy of 350,000 euros from the regional government and a municipal contribution of more than 200,000 euros. The work is expected to be completed in mid-April, leaving the area safer, more functional and prepared to deal with future episodes of torrential rain.

Several similar projects have been undertaken by San Javier Town Council in recent years, including the installation of new rainwater collectors, the construction of drainage systems in parks such as Peri de Campomar and Santiago de la Ribera, and the raising of walls in vulnerable areas.

All these initiatives are part of a global strategy to reinforce the protection of the municipality against adverse weather phenomena and improve the quality of life of residents.

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