This significant economic injection, managed by the City Council, is intended to alleviate the damage caused by last winter's series of storms. The action plan, described as "ambitious" by municipal leadership, covers various improvements in streets, the sewage system, and the rehabilitation of public buildings, as well as specific areas of Benamahoma.
Key initiatives include the implementation of an early warning system for the saturation of the karstic aquifer, designed to anticipate extraordinary rainfall events. Furthermore, a comprehensive review of the entire sanitation system will be carried out, with the installation of separate networks in much of the urban area, and the repair of public buildings, which includes the modernization of aerial electrical networks and systems.
“"The storms of January and February have allowed us to better understand the location where Grazalema is settled. And we continue to study it. And there is no doubt that episodes like this year's will be repeated. Therefore, we have an obligation to try to be better prepared for the future with the knowledge we have today."
The municipal leadership has highlighted collaboration with various academic institutions, such as the University of Granada, the University of Seville, and the University of Cádiz, as well as with the CSIC, the SAM of the Provincial Council, and specialized companies. This cooperation seeks to integrate knowledge in geology, architecture, engineering, and humanities to develop comprehensive solutions.
Additionally, the Grazalema City Council is evaluating an investment for the operational safety and monitoring of critical infrastructures, such as the Fresnillo Dam. This involves updating its auscultation system and digitizing emergency plans to improve anticipation and technical coordination in the face of future climatic events, recalling the episode in which the town was evacuated for eleven days due to intense rainfall.
