The Balearic Agency for Water and Environmental Quality (Abaqua) has announced the awarding of new contracts for the treatment of wastewater and the maintenance of hydraulic infrastructures in the Balearic Islands. This process, with an overall budget of 85.51 million euros plus VAT for the next four years, seeks to optimize water management in all the islands of the archipelago.
In the case of Ibiza and Formentera, specific contracts have been awarded to meet the particular needs of both territories, included in the 11 lots into which the project has been divided. In total, these two islands share four lots to ensure efficient wastewater management and maintenance of the water facilities that supply both residents and the tourism sector.
A specialized model by islands
This bidding scheme allows addressing the particularities of each territory. While Mallorca has seven lots, the remaining four are distributed between Menorca and Ibiza-Formentera. The idea is to implement a more specialized management system that guarantees a sustainable use of water, especially in a context of increasing demographic and tourist pressure.
In Ibiza and Formentera, wastewater management is especially crucial due to the high demand for water resources during the high season and the challenges of maintaining infrastructures in island environments. The contracts include improvements in treatment capacity, maintenance of sanitation plants, and special attention to compliance with current environmental regulations.
Competition for contracts
The tender has generated great interest, with close to 60 bids submitted, highlighting the importance of this project for the sector. According to Abaqua, the winning companies have extensive experience in the management of water infrastructures, thus ensuring the quality and efficiency of the service.
Commitment to sustainability
The Conselleria del Mar y del Ciclo del Agua has emphasized that this award represents a further step towards a sustainable and efficient water management in all the islands. In the words of the minister, “these contracts reinforce the Government’s commitment to a model of modern, resilient infrastructures aligned with the current and future needs of citizens”. The project seeks not only to improve current infrastructures, but also to guarantee the availability of treated water for the population and tourism, two fundamental sectors for the economic and social development of the Balearic Islands.
