The Estepona Town Hall has announced the ongoing construction of a new hydraulic infrastructure designed to protect the urban center from potential flooding caused by heavy rain events. This facility, referred to as a storm tank, will enhance the storage capacity of the existing stormwater network in the area.

Specifically, the storm tank will temporarily store excess rainwater during heavy downpours, and, in conjunction with an underground pumping system, will help prevent overloads in the sewage network and subsequent flooding. The project is currently 40% complete and is being carried out by Hidralia, the company in charge of water services, at a cost of approximately €950,000, funded through local improvement contributions.

Located at the low point of Avenida San Lorenzo at its intersection with Calle Real, the storm tank will efficiently collect stormwater from the surrounding area, which often experiences minor accumulations during heavy rainfall. This new infrastructure is a proactive measure intended to complement the existing sewage system, especially given the frequency of torrential rain episodes.

The storm tank will have the capacity to temporarily store around 825 cubic meters of water. Technicians estimate that the civil works will be completed by mid-November, followed by the installation of pumping elements in December. Additionally, a generator is being installed as an alternative power supply to ensure the tank operates even during electricity outages. The project also includes new piping and overflow systems.