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Galicia Sets 2026 Launch of Five Controlled Flood Zones With €7.4 Million Budget

Progress hinges on municipal approval with funds yet to be itemized by locality.

Overview

  • The first sites are Valdecorvos (Pontevedra), Ponteceso, río Bispo (Bueu), río Lagares (Vigo) and Vilagarcía de Arousa.
  • Funding for coastal management and climate policy rises 13.5% to €35.5 million despite the ministry’s overall budget declining by nearly 10%.
  • Early-warning and meteorological observation receive €4.7 million, including technology upgrades for MeteoGalicia.
  • Augas de Galicia’s budget increases about 5.5% to nearly €152 million, with €17 million dedicated to river-course maintenance.
  • Separate flood-prevention projects continue with defined allocations: río Anllóns (€6.4M), Sada (€6.4M), Ulla-Sar (€4M) and Fontecova (€1M).