A public-private partnership

Main urban authority

Riba-roja de Túria Town Council

• Project management.
• Collaboration in the design of the system.
• Forestry work.

Partner

Medi XXI GSA

• Design and installation of the fire defence infrastructure.
• Training in fire prevention and response with stakeholder groups.
• Refurbishment work in the La Vallesa wetland.
• Design and execution of vegetation management work on the La Vallesa hillside and along the banks of the river Túria.

Partner

Hidraqua

• Construction of the ERA.
• Design and installation of the hydraulic infrastructure.
• Operation and maintenance of the system.
• Communication management.

Partner

Cetaqua

• Design of the advanced treatment (ERA) for the removal of micropollutants.
• Monitoring of the ERA’s operation and optimisation in terms of quality and energy consumption.

Partner

Universitat Politècnica de València (IIAMA)

• Optimisation of vegetation hydration.
• Analysis and parameter setting for the use of reclaimed water.
• Study and identification of fire-resilient native species.
• Design of green firebreaks.

Partner

Universitat de València (Water Economics Group)

• Cost analysis of the actions.
• Monetary valuation of the social and environmental benefits of the project.
• Economic and environmental feasibility study of the investments.

Collaborating organisation

Parc Natural del Túria (Generalitat Valenciana)

Urban authority

Paterna Town Council

• Project management support.
• Collaboration in the design of the system.
• Forestry work.
• Refurbishment of the fire lookout tower.