Juanma Moreno, president of the PP of Andalusia, has demanded this Tuesday that water investments by the State and the European Union should not be slowed down, Despite the recent improvement in the situation of the reservoirs after the rains of recent weeksDuring the inauguration of the new water supply pipeline in the northern part of San Roque (Cádiz), Moreno warned that "the three consecutive storms we've experienced are a relief, but they are not the definitive solution to the water problem we are facing in Andalusia." Therefore, it is essential to maintain and increase water investments.
The new hydraulic infrastructure inaugurated, which has had an investment of nearly 20 million euros, will benefit the Campo de Gibraltar region and the western Costa del Sol. This pipeline, which connects the Arenillas Drinking Water Treatment Plant (DWTP) in Castellar de la Frontera with the San Enrique de Guadiaro reservoir, guarantees the water supply to 225.000 inhabitants. A figure that increases significantly in the summer. Furthermore, it will meet the growing industrial demand in areas such as the port of Algeciras and the industrial centers of San Roque and Los Barrios. Andalusia needs more significant water investments from the State.
"Many projects are underway that are fundamental to our present, to our economic, social, and quality of life future, all related to water," Moreno stated, highlighting the collective effort of Andalusian society and the support of the Andalusian Government in this area. "What I am asking is that this investment effort, which we have been demanding from the General State Administration and the European Union for years, not be slowed down just because it has rained heavily for a few days," he added, referring to water investments.
I ask that investment efforts in water resources not be slowed by the recent rains.
They're a great relief, but let's not get too excited: in the province of Almería, reserves remain at 9%.#Andalusia will continue to lead water policies. pic.twitter.com/MWsxFidtzv
—Juanma Moreno (@JuanMa_Moreno) March 11, 2025
Essential water investments
The president of the Andalusian PP has insisted that "the plans we have in place should not be stopped for a single day" and has askedor that the commitments made are maintained so that Andalusia can have the necessary water infrastructure in 2027 or 2028 to withstand the "severe and prolonged" droughts expected as a result of climate change. And it is Andalusia needs more significant water investments from the state.
During your speech, Moreno noted that the new pipeline will increase water intake from the Guadiaro River and reduce consumption at the Charco Redondo and Guadarranque reservoirs.This strategic project was planned in the early 1990s and had been "awaited for many years," according to the Andalusian president, who emphasized that in addition to guaranteeing the supply of drinking water, it will serve the area's countryside, livestock, and industry.
During his tour of the hydraulic infrastructure implemented in Campo de Gibraltar, Moreno highlighted the investment of almost 30 million euros made by the regional government in various initiatives to alleviate the water shortage in the region. He also announced that the environmental process for the Gibralmedina dam, a long-awaited project declared a "must-have" for the region, has already begun. general interest of the State.
"The Regional Government has undertaken the drafting of the project for a total of €2,2 million, and we will fully cooperate with the central government to expedite the administrative procedures," he explained. This infrastructure will allow the transfer of flows from the Guadiaro River to the Gibralmedina stream, providing up to 48 additional cubic hectometers to the Guadarranque-Charco Redondo system in dry years. "It is a highly relevant solution to guarantee the supply and ensure irrigation water.", Moreno insisted.
Finally, the Andalusian president emphasized the need to "continue building water infrastructure" to address climate uncertainty. "Let no one think this can be solved with three storms. Another drought could come next year. Let it catch us prepared," Moreno concluded. Andalusia needs more significant water investments from the state.
