Beneath the streets: Costa del Sol councils face questions over hidden waterways
A road closure in Torremolinos has raised questions about underground streams and drainage channels beneath Costa del Sol streets. Emergency […]
In Torremolinos, emergency works are set to begin on Calle Decano José Gómez Rando, a road closure that has raised questions about the hidden waterways and drainage channels beneath Costa del Sol streets. The closure, which will last approximately three months, is due to repairs being made to a covered channel that carries the Arroyo Pinillo.
The council is addressing potential subsidence issues that could arise during heavy rain. This incident is not an isolated case, as Torremolinos has faced similar problems with underground streams in the past, including a sinkhole along the Arroyo Pinillo in 2020. The Junta de Andalucia's urban flood-prevention plan identified numerous flood-risk points across Andalucian towns, highlighting the importance of maintaining these hidden infrastructure systems.
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