Taken together, these contracts will contribute an additional €12.6 million to annual turnover and increase the total portfolio in northern Spain by €61.4 million, strengthening Aqualia’s presence in the Basque Country and Asturias and expanding its operations across all stages of the water cycle.

In Guipúzcoa, the Añarbe Water Authority has awarded a contract to a joint venture led 90% by Aqualia, in partnership with a local company, for the comprehensive management of its systems from yesterday . The contract, which runs for four years and is worth €32.4 million, covers the provision of water supply services to more than 320,000 residents across 10 municipalities, including San Sebastián. The agreement includes the operation of key infrastructure such as the Añarbe reservoir, the Petritegi water treatment plant and the Loiola and Gurutze wastewater treatment plants, as well as analytical monitoring of water quality.

Also in the Basque Country, the Bilbao Bizkaia Water Consortium has renewed the contract for the operation and maintenance of Lot 1, Zone A, for a further five years. This ensures the continuity of an essential service and strengthens Aqualia’s relationship with one of the main water management bodies in the autonomous community.

In the Principality of Asturias, the Asturias Water Consortium (CADASA) has awarded the company two contracts for up to five years. On the one hand, the sewerage systems of Cudillero, Novellana and the Esqueiro river basin, which include the operation of three treatment plants, six pumping stations, two regulating stations, an outfall and 5.6 kilometres of sewers. On the other hand, those of Ribadesella and La Vega, comprising two WWTPs, seven pumping stations, an outfall and 4.5 kilometres of sewers.
 
In addition, the Government of Asturias has awarded us the contract to build the sludge treatment line at the Villapérez wastewater treatment plant, in a 50-50 joint venture with FCC Construcción, for €17.8 million.