The Minister of Sustainability and Environment for the Junta de Andalucía, Catalina García, and the mayor of Albox, María del Mar Alfonso, visited the site to confirm the completion of the works. The intervention covered an area of over 66,000 square meters, located very close to the urban center of the town, which has approximately 12,800 inhabitants.

The project, co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (FEDER) Andalucía 2021-2027, focused on stabilizing the terrain and reducing risks of soil and water contamination. The works, carried out by the company Rialsa Obras S.A., concluded on March 13 after more than thirteen months of work.

The works included the cleaning, conditioning, and sealing of the inert waste landfill, which had been operating without the necessary technical controls. Sealing layers were implemented, surface water drainage was regulated, riprap walls were constructed, and the perimeter was delimited to prevent unauthorized access. Earthworks involved an excavation volume of 135,218.29 cubic meters and an embankment volume of 102,302.74 cubic meters, ensuring the stability of surfaces and slopes.

In addition to the physical interventions, a waste management study was developed for the treatment of materials generated during the construction. Following completion, the Albox Town Council will undertake an environmental monitoring and control plan for at least 30 years, in accordance with state regulations, to ensure the proper functioning of the infrastructure and revegetation.

The final phase of the project focused on landscape integration, with the planting of 40,630 native species adapted to the local climate and with low water requirements, such as broom, esparto grass, rosemary, and thyme. A network of ditches spanning 1,750.25 meters and control piezometers for subsurface monitoring were also installed, framing this intervention within the closure of irregular landfills and compliance with European regulations.