Roadworks reduce the likelihood of flooding in Marbella, Costa News Spain

Marbella Council is undertaking a major overhaul on the drainage system of the city to prevent further flooding.

This work involves the strengthening and enlarging of existing channels to increase their capacity for rainwater.

The current works are going on at the intersection between Avenida Ricardo Soriano and Calle Marqués de Linares. The Councillor for Public Works, Diego López, explained, ‘The collector was deteriorated and the joints of the pipes were all broken and leaking, which was producing deficiencies in the collection and control of runoff rainwaters.’

During the DANA rains of October, last year, the urgent need to update the drainage system became apparent. It was a serious safety issue for pedestrians and drivers, and was also causing traffic problems in heavy rainfall.

While the works are going on, there will be some disruption to both foot and vehicle traffic as many of the pedestrian pavements need digging up to carry out the works to re-channel the water back through Calle Gregorio Marañón.