Drainage Works to Protect the Environment of s'Albufera

The works address water stagnation and reinforce banks to prevent risks in the natural park

What does it consist of?

A section of Sant Miquel Stream, in the surroundings of s'Albufera de Mallorca, has undergone works to improve drainage and prevent damage to the ecosystem. The project has cleared obstructions and reinforced banks using environmentally friendly techniques.

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Data

PROJECT TITLE IN THE CALL
Improvement in the drainage of surface water towards the s’Albufera de Mallorca Natural Park
LOCATION
Mallorca (Sa Pobla)
Entity submitting the PROJECT
Govern de les Illes Balears
Entity that executes the project
Conselleria de Medi Ambient i Territori
Project code
ITS2016-014
Total project amount
180.000 €
ITS granted amount
180.000 €
Executed amount
180.000 €
Call year
2016
Budget implementation status
Executed
Purpose
Environment
Budget execution
Executed: 100%
Last updated
26.09.2023

The project

The work was carried out on a vulnerable stretch of Sant Miquel Stream, near s'Albufera de Mallorca Natural Park. This area suffered from water stagnation, obstructions and sinkholes that hindered the hydraulic functioning of the waterway and threatened the stability of the river environment. With an investment of €180,000, the project has made it possible to restore the bed of the stream and rebuild the damaged banks.

The initiative is part of broader plans to protect and improve the natural workings of the island's hydrographic network. These measures aim to restore the river cross section at critical points, restore the flow regime and improve ecological diversity within the waterway. Work has also been carried out to ensure safety of access, while defence walls have been repaired on the left bank upstream of the junction with the DT-3420 road.

Landscape integration and respect for the environment have been central to the work. The riverbank protection works were carried out using materials and techniques already found in the area, and the riverbed was levelled using natural elements. The aim has been to avoid invasive interventions and to ensure compatibility between the hydraulic infrastructure and river ecosystem.

This action will help to reduce the risk of collapse and obstructions that once threatened public waters and the quality of the water flowing into s'Albufera. The project thus contributes to protecting one of the most valuable wetlands in the Balearic Islands, in a context of growing climatic and environmental stress.