Improvement, automation and implementation of new gauging stations in the hydrographic network of the Balearic Islands

Construction of new gauging stations and supply of computer equipment

What does it consist of?

This project’s scope covers improving the existing gauging facilities in the hydrographic network of the Balearic Islands, constructing new gauging and supply stations, and installing computer hardware and software to collect data in 37 gauging stations. This will make it possible to study in detail and with precision the water cycle and the existing hydraulic structures.

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Data

LOCATION
Mallorca, Minorca, Ibiza, Formentera
Entity submitting the PROJECT
Govern de les Illes Balears
Awarded entity
Conselleria de Medi Ambient i Territori
Total project amount
762.500 €
ITS granted amount
762.500 €
Executed amount
761.080 €
Call year
2016
Planned execution
2016 - 2017
Execution status
Executed
Purpose
Research Development Innovation
Budget execution
Executed: 99.81%
Last data request
26.09.2023

The project

Gauging stations make it possible for information to be obtained about the flow and volume of water passing through a particular section of a surface course. This information is highly important to determine the available water resources, and for establishing an early flood warning system, as provided in the Flood Risk Management Plan approved in 2015.

The phoronomic network of the Balearic Islands consists of 37 gauging stations installed in riverbeds. This number may be sufficient, but the location, type and condition of the stations, and the data collection and storage equipment used, are inadequate, insufficient and obsolete.

Within this context it seems apposite to highlight the need to improve and conserve the network. This includes automation in the Balearic Islands through the use of new technologies and data collection procedures that are needed for the appropriate use of natural resources both in the planning and management of hydraulic works.

This project, therefore, consists of improving the existing gauging stations, building new gauging stations, and the supply, installation and programming of data collection computer equipment in 37 gauging stations located as follows:

- 32 stations in the Hydrographic Network of Mallorca.

- 3 stations in the Hydrographic Network of Menorca.

- 2 stations in the Hydrographic Network of Ibiza.