The council will allocate this sum through the mixed company Actuaciones Ambientales Integrales (AAI), ensuring that citizens will not face any increase in their water bills to finance these works. The mayor, José Manuel Prieto, accompanied by council members Alicia Izquierdo and Adrià Vila, has detailed the planned actions.
One of the main projects will be the construction of a new storm tank in the northern part of the beach, near the Tres Anclas hotel. With a capacity of 6,000 cubic meters and an investment exceeding 8 million euros, this infrastructure will improve the temporary storage of rainwater and coastal protection.
Furthermore, an early warning system for floods will be launched at the beginning of next year. This project, budgeted at 881,700 euros, will utilize an advanced meteorological prediction platform integrating data from pluviometers, its own stations, and the AEMET radar to anticipate rises and activate emergency protocols.
An open-air reservoir will also be built on Enginyer Navarro Reverter avenue, with a capacity of 5,000 cubic meters and a budget of 825,000 euros, to reduce water accumulation in one of the most problematic areas. The plan also includes the waterproofing of collectors in the Kentucky area (over 100,000 euros) and studies to improve floodability in Marenys de Rafalcaid.
Additionally, nearly 500,000 euros will be allocated to the improvement of the water supply network in Marxuquera, replacing deteriorated pipe sections to reduce leaks and enhance the service.
The mayor emphasized the importance of acting against climate change, particularly in the Mediterranean basin. Councilor Alicia Izquierdo highlighted the commitment to sustainability and the construction of preventive infrastructures, some visible and others invisible, such as storm tanks, which will be part of the 'Green Gandia'.
Izquierdo also announced that the Government Board will approve the urban planning for the Green Ring, a key document for the protection of natural spaces. Councilor Adrià Vila confirmed the economic viability of the program, designed according to projected revenues until 2035.
Prieto recalled that the City Council has invested over 40 million euros in the integral water cycle over the past two decades, investments that have allowed the city to quickly recover from extraordinary weather events without personal injuries.
