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- The Orihuela City Council has launched a €174,000 tender for works to reduce runoff-related flooding near the playas de Orihuela school.
- Work focuses on complementing Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) to mimic natural water absorption and mitigate water accumulation.
- Key works include constructing a filtration trench and installing a rain garden to capture and filter stormwater runoff.
- The project targets problematic flooding on Paraná street, which borders the primary school and is prone to inundation during moderate to heavy rains.
- The completion deadline is four months from contract award, with a bid submission deadline set for July 14, 2025.
Orihuela Tackles Flooding Near Playas de Orihuela School with Sustainable Drainage solutions
The Orihuela City Council has recently announced a public tender to address persistent flooding problems in Orihuela Costa, specifically near the Playas de Orihuela school. With a budget of €174,000, this initiative aims to implement advanced Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) to reduce the harmful effects of stormwater runoff and prevent inundation along critical roadways and pedestrian areas adjacent to the school.
Why is this Project Critical?
Orihuela Costa’s existing drainage system primarily consists of a combined sewer network covering urban nuclei, surrounding residential developments, and the golf course areas. however, drainage pipes, like those on Paraná street, which borders the school, have insufficient diameter and slope, causing significant water accumulation during medium and high-intensity rains. The excess water runoff from adjacent streets floods the pavement, causing safety hazards and inconvenience for residents and school children.
Innovative Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS)
SUDS provide an environmentally friendly choice to conventional drainage by managing runoff in a way that imitates natural water cycles before urban development. Thes systems help reduce flooding, improve water quality, and enhance urban green spaces.
- Filtration Trench: The project will build a filtration trench along the edges of an island at Paraná street, allowing gradual drainage of surface water into the storm sewer network.
- Rain Garden: A depression in the same island will serve as a rain garden, temporarily storing runoff and filtering pollutants thru specially selected vegetation.
Project Timeline and Next Steps
The works are expected to take around four months, although potential delays are anticipated during holiday periods.Contractors interested in bidding for this project must submit their offers by July 14,2025.
| Project Detail | information |
|---|---|
| Budget | €174,000 |
| Duration | 4 months (possible extension during holidays) |
| Location | Paraná Street, near Playas de Orihuela School |
| main Objective | Reduce flooding and improve drainage with sustainable systems |
| Bid Submission Deadline | july 14, 2025 |
What this Means for Orihuela Costa Residents and Students
Residents and the school community can look forward to safer streets and reduced flood risk, especially benefiting schoolchildren and parents who regularly pass through Paraná street. Furthermore, the use of green infrastructure such as rain gardens enhances urban biodiversity and helps filter contaminants from stormwater.
Orihuela’s commitment to sustainable urban planning is a step forward in adapting to climate change challenges and improving the resilience of its infrastructure.
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