Sínia Riera Improves Its Water and Sewage Networks

A project to upgrade infrastructure, resolve long-standing issues and improve water sustainability

What does it consist of?

Sínia Riera town centre, in Es Castell, now has new water supply and sewage infrastructure thanks to works funded by sustainable tourism tax. The project responds to long-standing local demands and ensures an efficient, sustainable service for residents.

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Data

PROJECT TITLE IN THE CALL
Endowment and renovation project of the urban centre of Sínia Riera
LOCATION
Minorca (Es Castell)
Entity submitting the PROJECT
Consell Insular de Menorca
Entity that executes the project
Consell Insular de Menorca
Project code
ITS2017-114
Total project amount
393.149 €
ITS granted amount
393.149 €
Executed amount
361.694 €
Call year
2017
Execution status
Executed
Purpose
Environment
Budget execution
Executed: 92%
Last data request
26.09.2023

The project

This project has provided the area with a sewage collection network, a basic infrastructure that was previously lacking and caused major inconvenience to residents. The drinking water supply network has also been improved by replacing outdated pipes and connecting the town directly to Es Castell’s general municipal network.

The works have been carried out mainly on the road to Sant Lluís, where, as well as the water and sewage networks, infrastructure has been prepared for future improvements such as street lighting, pavements and telecommunications networks. This project represents a step forward in the modernisation of the town centre, as it better integrates it into the municipality and resolves persistent shortcomings.

The works respond to long-standing local demands and provide the centre with basic services on par with other town areas in the municipality. The improved infrastructure will make residents’ day-to-day life easier and enhance the quality of life by eliminating sewage and environmental problems due to the lack of a sewage network.

Moreover, the project includes water sustainability standards in line with the island context of Menorca. In particular, a closed water cycle is proposed to reuse treated water instead of discharging it to the sea, thereby increasing the availability of resources in a place with water restrictions. This philosophy reinforces the environmental commitment of the works.