€7 million project solves seepage problems for Cuevas del Almanzora reservoir in Almeria

€7 million project solves seepage problems for Cuevas del Almanzora reservoir

WATERTIGHT: €7 million project has sealed Cuevas del Almanzora reservoir Photo credit: CC/Unzurrunzaga

THE Cuevas del Almanzora dam is now watertight.

The Cuenca Mediterranea Andaluza – formerly Confederacion Hidrografica del Sur – has now concluded a €7 million project carried out over several months to seal the reservoir and prevent the seepage that has wasted so much water in the past.

Following the recent rains, the reservoir now contains 40 cubic hectometres of water, 30 per cent of its capacity.

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Linda Hall

Originally from the UK, Linda is based in Valenca and is a reporter for The Euro Weekly News covering local news. Got a news story you want to share? Then get in touch at editorial@euroweeklynews.com.

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