First Phase of Flood Protection Works Begins in Ibaizabal, Abadiño

The Basque Water Agency (URA) and the Abadiño City Council are collaborating to mitigate flood risks in the municipality.

Generic image of flood protection works on the Ibaizabal river in Abadiño.
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Generic image of flood protection works on the Ibaizabal river in Abadiño.

The Basque Water Agency (URA), affiliated with the Department of Industry, Energy Transition and Sustainability of the Basque Government, has launched the first phase of flood protection works on the Ibaizabal river in Abadiño, specifically in the section where the Laubideta and Sarria rivers converge.

These works are crucial for significantly reducing the risk of flooding in the municipality of Abadiño. The project is being carried out within the framework of a collaboration agreement between URA and the Abadiño City Council.

"This agreement establishes joint work to reduce the risk of flooding in the municipality."

a press release
Under this agreement, URA is responsible for the financing and execution of the works, while the City Council assists by providing the necessary land and managing associated processes. This collaboration reflects the shared commitment of both institutions to public safety, citizen well-being, and the improvement of the river environment.