The Governing Council has authorised an investment of nearly 10 million euros to improve the sewage network in three municipalities of the Sierra Sur. The works, carried out by Canal de Isabel II, are part of the Plan Sanea for localities with fewer than 2,500 inhabitants.
The Community of Madrid has given the green light to an investment of around ten million euros to renew the sewage network in the municipalities of Chapinería, Fresnedillas de la Oliva and Santa María de la Alameda. The Governing Council authorised these actions on Thursday, which will be executed by the Public Entity Canal de Isabel II.
The project is part of the Plan Sanea, a regional programme aimed at localities with fewer than 2,500 inhabitants. The goal, according to the regional government, is to ensure an equal sewage service across the region, addressing operational deficiencies and renewing hydraulic infrastructures with more efficient ones.
In Chapinería, the investment amounts to 3.5 million euros. The current collectors, made of PVC and concrete, and the factory-made brick manholes are in an advanced state of deterioration, making their replacement necessary to avoid leaks and sanitation issues.
Fresnedillas de la Oliva will receive nearly 2.6 million to renew its sewage network. Several streets in the urban area currently lack this infrastructure, and the existing collectors have accessibility and hydraulic capacity issues, complicating maintenance and potentially causing blockages.
Santa María de la Alameda is the municipality that will receive the largest allocation: 3.8 million euros. There, sections have been identified that complicate inspection and maintenance work, in addition to deficiencies in the connections of homes to the general sewage network.
The cost of the works will be shared between the Community of Madrid and the municipalities. The regional administration will cover 76% of the total amount through a direct grant, while the municipalities will contribute the remaining 24%. This funding model aims to alleviate the economic burden on small municipalities, which often lack the resources to undertake investments of this magnitude.
The actions are part of the regional government's strategy to modernise hydraulic infrastructures in the rural areas of the Sierra Sur. The Plan Sanea, launched several years ago, has allowed improvements in sanitation in dozens of localities, reducing the risk of spills and enhancing the efficiency of the water cycle.
For the residents of Chapinería, Fresnedillas de la Oliva and Santa María de la Alameda, these works will represent a significant improvement in the quality of the sewage service. The works are expected to begin in the coming months, once contracts are formalised and the corresponding technical studies are carried out. The execution timelines will vary depending on the complexity of each action, although Canal de Isabel II is confident that they will be completed before the end of 2027.
The total investment, close to ten million euros, reinforces the Community of Madrid's commitment to equal access to basic services across its territory, regardless of the size of the municipalities.
