The defense of water interconnection in Catalonia
The Economic Circle has participated in the debate on policies against drought, emphasizing the interconnection of water networks in Catalonia. The event, under the title ‘Water management in Catalonia, are we doing the right thing?’, highlighted the importance of this interconnection.
Interconnection advocates
Montse Termes, from the Master in Economics, Regulation and Competence in Public Services at the University of Barcelona and advisor to Cetaqua-Centre Tecnològic de l’Agua, and Carles Conill, president of the Water, Energy and Environment Commission of the Col· Legi d’Inginyers de Camins and member of the Intercollegiate Water Observatory of Catalonia, have highlighted the potential benefits of water interconnection in Catalonia.
The interconnection proposal
Carles Conill has explained how the interconnection could facilitate the transport of unused water from the Ebro minitransvament in Tarragona towards Barcelona, stressing that at present this proposal does not have the consensus of the territory.
Reactions and perspectives
The interconnection proposal has generated diverse reactions, with the support of large business organizations but with opposition from the Irish parties. This has led to calls for a Government call to include environmental parties and organizations in the debate.
The vision of Montse Termes
Montse Termes has highlighted the importance of considering all perspectives, including territorial concerns and the need for counterparties for the affected sectors.
Sustainability and planning
Emphasis has been placed on the importance of sustainability and planning in water management, with reflections on the efficient use of resources and the need for investments in infrastructure.
International experiences
International experiences, such as water policy in Singapore, have been compared to provide perspectives on possible effective water management models.
Conclusions and future challenges
The debate on water interconnection in Catalonia raises important challenges, from the sustainable management of resources to the need for efficient planning and the consideration of the various perspectives on this crucial issue for the future of the territory.