El comienzo de la transición ecológica en la estación de tratamiento de aguas residuales (WWTP) y los colectores de Arriolate, en la provincia de Málaga.
The Secretary of State for the Environment, Hugo Morán from the Government of Spain and the Minister of Agriculture, Fishing, Water Development, and Rural Development, Ramón Fernández-Pacheco, inaugurated the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) and collectors in Arriolate, Málaga province, with a construction cost of 4.6 million euros. This project is part of the sanitation agreement for the municipalities in the Guadiaro High basin, which includes three other treatment plants and collectors serving the municipalities of Benoján, Montejaque, Jimera de Líbar, and Cortes de Frontra.
The agreement, signed in December 2021, involved funding from the Government of Spain, the Andalusian Regional Government, the Provincial Water Consortium in Malaga, and the municipalities, with 50% of the financing coming from the government and the council. The total investment for this sanitation project is 22 million euros, covering the construction and operation of the infrastructure.
The collaboration between different institutions is crucial to address the discharge issues in the upper Guadiaro basin, where there was previously no wastewater treatment plant. The construction of the Arriate treatment plant and its associated infrastructure will contribute to resolving environmental problems and ensuring compliance with EU regulations on urban wastewater treatment.
The Acuaes project in Spain aims to improve water quality in the Guadiaro River with an expected investment of 27 million euros. The commitment to environmental sustainability in the region was emphasized by Secretary Morán, highlighting the cooperation between the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, the Andalusian Regional Government, and other local authorities.
The construction works in the upper Guadiaro basin, including the treatment plants in Arriate, Jimera de Líbar, and Cortes de Frontra, are essential to address the lack of purification systems in ecologically sensitive areas like the Grazalema Natural Park. These projects will serve a significant population and prevent untreated wastewater discharge into the Guadiaro River, meeting European standards for water quality.
Investments in wastewater treatment infrastructure, such as collectors and pumping stations, are crucial for ensuring proper sanitation in urban areas. The projects in Jimera de Líbar and Cortes de Frontra will benefit thousands of residents and contribute to environmental protection in the region.
The funding for these projects comes from a combination of federal funds and contributions from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fishing, Rural Development, and the Andalusian Regional Government. The goal is to improve the hydraulic infrastructure in the region and ensure sustainable water management practices.
In conclusion, the collaborative efforts between different stakeholders and government entities are vital for implementing effective wastewater treatment solutions in the region. The ongoing projects in Benaoján, Montejaque, and other urban areas will further contribute to environmental protection and compliance with EU directives on wastewater treatment.
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