# Sicily Castello Dam water infrastructure project

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sicily-castello-dam-water-infrastructure-project
> Updated: 2026-09-06T19:28:28.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Stakeholders in Ribera, Sicily, are seeking bipartisan support and regional funding to address a water crisis affecting the local agricultural sector. The primary objective is to rebuild and double the capacity of the Castello Dam water pipeline (Adduttore Castello).

Local representatives and political leaders, including Michele Catanzaro of the Democratic Party, have advocated for amendments to the Sicilian Regional Assembly's budget to fund the initial phase of the project, specifically the section from the Castello Dam to the Tavernola tank. Proponents describe the infrastructure upgrade as a ‘strategic necessity’ to mitigate the impact of chronic water shortages and climate change on the Agrigento region's economy.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: Michele Catanzaro supports doubling Castello Dam water pipeline

Michele Catanzaro of the Democratic Party supports an amendment to double the Castello Dam's water pipeline to address critical water shortages for Sicilian farmers.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/michele-catanzaro-supports-doubling-castello-dam-water-pipeline

### 2026-09-05: Ribera officials seek bipartisan funding for Castello Dam water pipeline

Political leaders and farmers in Ribera, Sicily, have formed a bipartisan coalition to fund the expansion of the Castello Dam water pipeline to combat the regional water crisis and support agriculture.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ribera-officials-seek-bipartisan-funding-for-castello-dam-water-pipeline

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Cite as: Sicily Castello Dam water infrastructure project. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sicily-castello-dam-water-infrastructure-project