The second tunnel of Lisbon's General Drainage Plan (PGDL), connecting Chelas and Beato, is expected to be completed in 2029, Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas announced on Wednesday. The project, which aims to mitigate flooding in the capital, has faced multiple delays since its inception. While the first tunnel from Monsanto to Santa Apolónia is currently under construction, the overall plan includes various retention basins and infrastructure upgrades. Moedas highlighted the importance of the project for the city's future resilience and noted that the work is supported by European Union funding.
Moedas announces completion of the second tunnel of Lisbon's drainage plan by 2029
Wednesday, 8 April 2026RSS
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