The CHJ had previously issued an unfavorable report, arguing that the work had no functional use and would reduce the hydraulic section of the ravine. However, the Torrent council has presented technical and legal allegations, defending the project's viability and its compatibility with current hydraulic regulations.
The mayor of Torrent, Amparo Folgado, accompanied by the Councilor for Urban Planning and Environment, José Gozalvo, visited the aqueduct to reaffirm the municipal commitment to the recovery of this heritage element. They highlighted that the reconstruction has a subsidy of 600,000 euros from the Generalitat, allocated for the consolidation and restoration of this Local Relevance Asset, which was devastated by the DANA storm.
“"Its recovery is not a capricious or aesthetic action. It is a patrimonial, historical, and emotional repair for Torrent. We are talking about an element that is part of our collective identity."
The municipal allegations emphasize that the cultural and patrimonial value of the aqueduct constitutes a recognized public utility. Els Arquets de Baix is considered one of the most valued heritage elements by the citizens of Torrent, and its loss represents a significant void in the collective memory of the city.
On a technical level, the allegations question the CHJ's lack of quantified evidence regarding an effective reduction of the hydraulic section. The reconstruction project includes solutions such as deep micropiling for foundations and hidden internal structural reinforcements, which will improve the aqueduct's hydraulic and structural performance, making it safer and more resistant than before the DANA.
