The Government clears 6.7 kilometres of streams in five municipalities of Mallorca in June

The Department of Sea and Water Cycle has carried out maintenance work on 6,720 metres of streams and irrigation channels in Mallorca during the month of June, distributed across Consell, Pollença, Montuïri, Santanyí and Campos.

The Department of Sea and Water Cycle has made significant strides in flood prevention in Mallorca by clearing more than six and a half kilometres of streams during the past month of June. The actions, which total 6,720 linear metres, have focused on seven sections spread across five municipalities on the island.

Notable actions in Consell and Pollença

The bulk of the work has concentrated on the Solleric stream in Consell, where the clearing and removal of plant debris has been completed over a stretch of 1,860 metres. This is followed by the Can Roig stream in Pollença, with an intervention of 1,050 metres. Both actions have combined manual and mechanical methods to eliminate reeds, brambles, and accumulated vegetation.

In Montuïri, the tasks have taken place at the Ca'n Pelut irrigation channel, with manual cleaning and clearing of 1,215 metres, and at the s'Alcoraia irrigation channel, where plant debris has been removed over a stretch of 140 metres. According to sources from the Department, these interventions aim to ensure proper water flow and prevent blockages.

Actions in the Migjorn area of Mallorca

In the Migjorn area, the work has focused on Santanyí and Campos. At the en Barres stream in Santanyí, work has been carried out on 1,305 metres with mechanical clearing and targeted tree removal. The en Vica stream, in the same municipality, has received a similar intervention over 1,100 metres. In Campos, the Son Xorc stream has been cleaned over a stretch of 50 metres.

These actions are part of the regular conservation programme promoted by the General Directorate of Water Resources. The aim is to maintain the streams in optimal operating conditions, promote the natural drainage of the channels, and reduce the risk of incidents during episodes of heavy rainfall.

For residents in the affected areas, this work represents an improvement in safety against the torrential rains typical of autumn. The Department reminds that regular cleaning of the streams is key to preventing overflow and material damage.

Looking ahead, it is expected that these maintenance tasks will continue in other parts of the island over the coming months, always depending on the needs identified by water resources technicians.