Rio Grande da Pipa – Fluvial Regularization

Rio Grande da Pipa – Fluvial Regularization 

TYPOLOGY
Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of Execution Project and Complementary Studies (CS):
– Landscape Integration Project
– Sediment Characterization Study
– Habitats Enhancement Project
– Ecology Monitoring Program
– Project Maintenance Plan

LOCATION
Vila Franca de Xira and Alenquer

CLIENT
Vila Franca de Xira City Hall

PROJECT DATE
2009  – EIS and Execution Project
2011 – Complementary Studies

CONSTRUCTION DATE
2014-2015

EXTENSION
2.530 m (final stretch of Grande Pipa River, called Vala Carregado)

BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Project considers the increase of the section and the slope protection of the river banks against erosion, with Gabion Reno mattresses. The riverbeds remain on natural ground.

SINGULARITIES
– Minimize flooding probability
– Create conditions for public space use
– Restructure of the riverside vegetation
– Biodiversity increase and  create aquatic habitats
– Eradication of Arundo donax (cane)