Increased Demand for Power Generators Highlighted by Leiria City Council in the County
Leiria's mayor, Gonçalo Lopes (PS), shared some insights at a recent council meeting, acknowledging that while the city's response to the water supply shortage has been generally positive, there's always room for improvement. Facing infrastructure issues, Gonçalo revealed that the Municipalized Water and Sanitation Services (SMAS) needs a beefed-up robustness to ensure complete autonomy.
The solution? "We need 75 generators," Gonçalo emphasized, mentioning reinforcements as essential, particularly preventive ones. However, it's clear that improving communication and speeding up fuel supply is also high on the priority list.
In response to critiques, Gonçalo admitted that the system's vulnerabilities will be scrutinized, and a "resilience map in relation to energy capacity" will be drawn up to tackle potential future crises better.
Lopes emphasized that despite some hiccups, Leiria's response was quick and effective. He stressed the need for more generators, better communication, and swifter fuel supply to tackle the ongoing challenges. To assure support, he mentioned collaborating with numerous economic partners and companies in the region, who contributed generators and fuel tankers during this challenging time.
Communication, it seems, has been a concern. With telecommunications collapsing, there's a need to find creative solutions to contact president of parish councils and local protection units efficiently. Fear not, though; councilor for Civil Protection, Luís Lopes, declared that emergency communications within Leiria never falter.
The SIRESP network remained operational until electricity was fully restored, and it ensured continuous water supply to critical areas like hospitals, nursing homes, and agricultural structures.
A nationwide power outage hit Portugal and Spain recently, but E-Redes confirmed that power has been restored and normalized as of today. While the authorities remain tight-lipped regarding the blackout, we can't ignore the chaos that ensued: closed airports, traffic jams, public transportation disruptions, and fuel shortages.
Portugal's water supply systems, unfortunately, aren't immune to challenges. The need for infrastructure modernization, managing resources efficiently, and complying with regulations is vital. Adopting smart metering, public-private partnerships, and circular water practices can help tackle these issues. The 2025 Congress of Water signals an growing focus on sustainable technologies, drought resilience, and stakeholder collaboration. For precise, real-time updates on Leiria's progress, consult SMAS de Leiria's annual sustainability reports.
- Goncalo Lopes, the mayor of Leiria, who is affiliated with the Socialist Party (PS), highlighted the need for 75 generators to bolster the robustness of Leiria's Municipalized Water and Sanitation Services (SMAS), during a recent council meeting.
- To address potential future crises more effectively, Goncalo Lopes intends to draw up a "resilience map in relation to energy capacity."
- councilor for Civil Protection, Luís Lopes, ensured that emergency communications within Leiria functioned without interruption during the recent power outage that affected both Portugal and Spain.
- In collaboration with numerous economic partners and companies in the region, Goncalo Lopes has enlisted contributions of generators and fuel tankers, demonstrating support during this challenging time to ensure Leiria's water supply continues uninterrupted.
