The kick-off was given on September 26, 2024, in Peyrestortes, by Perpignan Méditerranée Métropole and Eau Agglo.

 

Objective: to reinforce the drinking water supply to the towns of Cases de Pène, Peyrestortes, Rivesaltes, Baixas, Espira de l'Agly and Perpignan!

 

Optimization of the Notre-Dame de Pène borehole: a new pump to draw up to 300 m³/h

New drinking water treatment plant to guarantee optimum quality to the highest standards

1,800 m³ reservoir to ensure water reserve

15 km of network to connect communes and ensure efficient distribution

Advanced technologies: dual-layer filtration, UV disinfection, management of turbidity peaks for consistently pure water

 

This project represents an investment of 19 million euros to guarantee high-quality drinking water for all residents!

 

In attendance were Thierry Bonnier, Préfet des Pyrénées Orientales, Robert Vila, President of Perpignan Méditerranée Métropole, Eric de Saint Martin, Director of Eau Agglo, Alain Dario, Mayor of Peyrestortes and Vice-President of PMM, Théophile Martinez, Mayor of Cases-de-Pène and Vice-President of PMM, Gilles Foxonet, Mayor of Baixas and Vice-Chairman of PMM, Patrick Got, Mayor of Baho and Community Councillor, Alain Got, Mayor of St-Laurent-de-la-Salanque and Community Councillor, Pierre Mérico, Deputy Mayor of Canet-en-Roussillon, Joël Levasseur , Deputy Mayor of Saint-Hippolyte.

 

Next project: securing the northern coastline between Perpignan and Saint-Laurent-de-la-Salanque, with work starting soon.

 

Together for sustainable management of our water resources!