The Andalusian Government has taken a new strategic step in its commitment to the Sevillian countryside by declaring it as Hydraulic projects in Seville of General Interest for the Autonomous Community Several key initiatives have been implemented in the province's agricultural municipalities. This represents a clear commitment to using reclaimed water for irrigation, in a context of prolonged drought and neglect of infrastructure by the central government.
These actions are part of the Parra Plan, an initiative led by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, and partially funded through the European Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD). In its first phase, it will directly benefit the municipalities of Arahal, Osuna, Carmona, Fuentes de Andalucía, Pedrera and Herrera, all of them located in the Guadalquivir basin.
Water projects to guarantee the future of Seville's countryside
According to the president of the PP of Seville, Ricardo Sánchez, these first actions will allow Seville farmers can take advantage of treated water from regeneration stations, channeled to farms through new pipelines and storage systems.
"These hydraulic projects in Seville are a clear example of Juanma Moreno's commitment to the Sevillian countryside.", Sánchez stated: "In the face of the national government's neglect, the Andalusian government is promoting real solutions for a resource as essential as water," he added.
The objective is to reinforce the water sustainability of the Andalusian countryside, using reclaimed water as a viable alternative for irrigation at a time when natural resources are increasingly scarce. This provides an effective response to the water shortage affecting large agricultural areas of the province.
Hydraulic infrastructure in the face of a lack of state investment
The PP of Seville has underlined the Lack of commitment by Pedro Sánchez's government to water infrastructure under its jurisdiction, such as those in the Guadalquivir basin. "The Andalusian Regional Government acts where the State fails to do so. And it does so in a planned manner, implementing water projects in Seville that provide concrete solutions," said Ricardo Sánchez.
"Juanma Moreno's government not only plans, it executes. And it does so with those most in need in mind: the farmers who sustain the economic heart of our communities." the provincial president has highlighted.
The hydraulic projects in Seville declared of General Interest are integrated into the Rural Development Program (PDR) of Andalusia 2014-2022 and in the new Common Agricultural Policy Strategic Plan (PEPAC) 2023-2027, and are supported by European funding. These initiatives will increase water reuse capacity, especially in agricultural municipalities that have suffered severe restrictions in previous campaigns.
Hydraulic projects in Seville: Water for today and for the future
The Andalusian Government has insisted that this first phase of the Parra Plan is not an isolated event, but the beginning of A long-term comprehensive strategy to ensure water security for the Andalusian agricultural sectorNew works and projects will be incorporated into this roadmap, which is structured as a comprehensive response to the effects of climate change and the lack of investment in the water cycle by the central government.
"The Andalusian Regional Government continues to work with planning and commitment to guarantee water resources for the countryside. This is just the beginning of an ambitious project that prioritizes the efficient use of available resources." Ricardo Sánchez has stated.
The reuse of reclaimed water is thus consolidated as a real alternative to the use of water from reservoirs or wells, in line with the principles of sustainability and the circular economy promoted by the European Union. In this sense, the hydraulic projects in Seville They represent a model that can be exported to the rest of the Andalusian provinces with similar needs.
Boosting the Seville countryside from the territory
The Government of Juanma Moreno has reiterated its willingness to act "from the territory and for the territory", with solutions adapted to the particularities of each agricultural regionThe design of the new hydraulic infrastructure was carried out in collaboration with irrigation organizations, local technicians, and municipal officials, ensuring more efficient implementation tailored to actual needs.
The Seville People's Party (PP) has also highlighted the role of public-private collaboration as a lever for streamlining project processing and maximizing the impact of European funds. “Investing in water means investing in employment, social cohesion, and the future of our people.” Ricardo Sánchez concluded.
