In total, approximately 27,000 tons of debris, reeds, and other waste have been managed and removed over recent months, as part of efforts to restore normalcy in areas affected by the flood on October 29, 2024.
The Commissioner for Recovery, Raúl Mérida, visited both sites this Wednesday and emphasized that these actions have been crucial for the territory's recovery. The Generalitat allocated over 6.3 million euros to these municipal collection points to facilitate the cleanup.
“"The Consell took on this task, which is normally the responsibility of local councils, given the difficulty for municipalities to tackle it with their own resources."
The initial waste removal plan, with a budget of 250 million euros, allowed for the management of over one million tons across all areas affected by the DANA. Subsequently, the Generalitat launched a second plan, with an investment of 40 million, to remove rubble from reconstruction efforts, as well as bulky and hazardous waste.
In Utiel, 24,500 tons of mud and debris were removed with an investment of 6.1 million euros, in addition to 2,285 tons of rubble in a second phase. In Sot de Chera, waste removal included 225 tons after the flood and 85 tons of rubble from reconstruction works.
The Generalitat assures that, having completed this first stage, a new phase is now opening, focused on pending actions and strengthening the territory's resilience against future extreme weather events.
