Generalitat Prioritizes Flood Parks in l'Horta to Prevent Floods

The Paiporta-Alfafar and València-Quart de Poblet projects will be the first green axes for hydrological resilience.

Generic image of irrigation pipes in a field, symbolizing water management and resilience.
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Generic image of irrigation pipes in a field, symbolizing water management and resilience.

The Generalitat Valenciana has prioritized the drafting of projects for the first two sections of metropolitan flood parks, specifically the Paiporta-Alfafar and València-Quart de Poblet axes.

These green infrastructures, located in the Turia and Poio river basins, will function as protective barriers against future flood episodes. Additionally, they will integrate the metropolitan area as recreational zones, as explained by the commissioner for Recovery during his appearance in the Corts Valencianes.
This action is part of the resilience strategy designed after the DANA of October 29, 2024. Intervention in these areas is key for the “second phase” of reconstruction, which now focuses on large-scale projects and economic reactivation, once the initial stage of waste removal and emergency infrastructure opening has been completed.
The objective of these parks is to provide the territory with natural water lamination mechanisms. The Paiporta-Alfafar and València-Quart de Poblet projects are the first in a plan that aims to change the urban physiognomy of neighboring towns to make them more resistant to extreme climatic events. To date, the Generalitat has mobilized 770 million euros solely in the areas of infrastructure and environment.
Within the execution balance, the commissioner reported that 65% of the 343 initiatives of the Endavant Plan are already underway or completed. Among the completed actions, the repair of 18 roads and bridges, the recovery of 123 wastewater treatment plants, and works in 121 educational centers stand out. Furthermore, the removal of one million tons of waste has been managed with an investment of 225 million euros.
During his intervention, the commissioner urged the central Government to develop a national law for catastrophes. This regulation, according to the Consell's criteria, should allow for more agile contracting that is not limited to simple damage replacement, but integrates improvement and resilience criteria into new works. He also proposed the mandatory establishment of mixed intergovernmental commissions within a maximum of 24 hours after any incident.
Finally, the commissioner focused on victim care and mental health. To date, 375 aid applications have been received from relatives of deceased persons or those with permanent disability. To address the emotional impact of the catastrophe, the Valencian public health system has reinforced its mental health staff by 46%, incorporating 159 professionals, including 59 psychologists and 29 psychiatrists.