The city of Cartagena, in Murcia, has launched a new infrastructure to manage rainwater. The project responds to episodes of intense precipitation in recent years, which caused damage in urban areas. The work aims to retain and divert flows in a controlled manner, preventing the collapse of the existing drainage systems in the port city.
A 40,000 m³ Tank with Intelligent Pumping System 💡
The main structure is a stormwater tank with a capacity of 40,000 cubic meters, equivalent to 16 Olympic swimming pools. It is located underground and connected to the sewer network. It incorporates an automated pumping system that activates the filling of the tank when sensors detect high flow. The stored water is treated and released gradually into the network, avoiding uncontrolled direct discharges into the sea.
The superhero Underground Waiting for His Moment of Glory 🦸♂️
There it is, our concrete giant, patiently waiting underground for the sky to decide to open up. It spends sunny days in absolute silence, perhaps dreaming of torrents and epic downpours. It's like having an umbrella the size of a football field, but it can only be opened when it's already pouring. The next time a cloud gets angry, it will have its chance to shine. Or to fill up, rather.