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Santos urban drainage and flood prevention efforts

Overview

In Santos, São Paulo, local authorities are addressing urban drainage and flooding risks through infrastructure development and waste management enforcement.

As part of the ‘Santos Mais’ macro-drainage program, a R$ 153.3 million project is underway to construct a new pumping station in the Saboó district. This project, largely funded by the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF), involves installing deep reinforced concrete diaphragm walls to prevent soil collapse and groundwater infiltration. The station is designed to mitigate flooding in the Northwest Zone during heavy rain and high tides using eight diesel-powered vertical motor-pump sets.

Concurrently, the Secretariat of Regional Municipalities (Sepref) has intensified inspections to prevent irregular waste disposal from clogging urban drainage systems. Recent enforcement actions identified illegal dumping of construction debris and organic waste in the Vila Belmiro and central regions. Authorities noted that such debris can obstruct storm drains and increase flooding risks.

Entities

Santos · Corporação Andina de Fomento · Guarda Civil Municipal · Prefeitura de Santos · Secretaria das Prefeituras Regionais

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Santos authorities flag irregular waste disposal in two locations

    Authorities in Santos, Brazil, intercepted illegal dumping of construction debris and organic waste in Vila Belmiro and the city center to prevent urban flooding and sanitary risks.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Santos advances flood prevention project with new pumping station construction

    The city of Santos has begun constructing reinforced concrete containment walls for the EEC6 pumping station, a R$ 153.3 million project designed to prevent flooding in the Northwest Zone.

Sources

diariodoestadogo.com.br · espalhafatos.com.br · gazetaweb.com · guarulhoshoje.com.br · guarulhosweb.com.br · itapevinoticias.jor.br · maissantos.com.br · oblumenauense.com.br · odia.ig.com.br · tvprefeito.com