Súria Flow Gauge Station
- Civil works
- Water
- Sustainability
Commissioned by the Catalan Water Agency (ACA), we carried out the conditioning and improvement works of flow-gauge station EA068 on the Cardener River, in the municipality of Súria. The intervention has modernised a key facility for hydrological monitoring, enhancing its safety, durability and environmental integration. Thanks to precise technical management and environmentally responsible execution, the project delivered a more efficient and sustainable facility to support water management in Catalonia.
The main challenge of the project was to execute the works in a riverine environment of high ecological value with variable hydraulic conditions, ensuring the safety of operations and the protection of the environment at all times. The intervention required careful planning to minimise impacts on the flow of the Cardener River, as well as coordination with low-flow periods to safely carry out works in the gauging area.
- Year: 2024-2025
- Duration (months): 6
- Location: Riu Cardener, al seu pas pel terme municipal de Súria
- Surface area (m2): 800
- Developer: Agència Catalana de l'Aigua (ACA)
- Architecture: SGS
- Construction: UTE Constructora del Cardoner-Esorosa
Cardoner Aigua
A sustainable and environmentally respectful intervention
- The project incorporated environmental sustainability and circular economy principles. Priority was given to reusing materials from the local quarry and reducing the carbon footprint through optimised access and transport logistics. Specific measures were implemented to protect riparian fauna and flora, including temporary barriers and sediment control. Once the works were completed, the natural environment was restored, minimising the visual and ecological impact of the intervention.
An innovative intervention adapted to the riverine environment
- Construction solutions tailored to the river environment were employed, such as reinforced concrete walls with lightweight modular formwork and prefabricated elements to reduce execution times within the riverbed. From a management perspective, detailed planning supported by digital monitoring systems for flow and weather conditions enabled scheduling work according to environmental conditions. Lean Construction methodology facilitated team coordination and reduced non-productive time.
With a multidisciplinary team of over 20 professionals
- The works were executed by a team of hydraulic engineers, civil works technicians, river-works specialists and environmental support staff. Daily coordination with the ACA was key to ensuring quality and safety in a complex access environment requiring constant technical oversight.
