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Spanish Government Lets DANA-Hit Towns Buy Flood-Prone Land With Reconstruction Funds

Officials say the change answers mayors’ calls for more flexible rebuilding to reduce flood risk without new spending.

Overview

  • Arcadi España presented the new decree in Silla, confirming it is in force after Council of Ministers approval and outlining how it reshapes local rebuilding options.
  • Municipalities can now purchase high-risk parcels with state reconstruction money and convert them to non-residential, resilient uses such as elevated parking or floodable parks.
  • Local councils are authorized to undertake works across the hydraulic public domain in coordination with the Júcar river authority to strengthen protections.
  • The reconstruction program totals €1.745 billion for municipal infrastructure, with €400 million already activated, according to the government.
  • The government says the measure does not increase the budget or formally extend deadlines; memorias are currently due by February 26 and Tragsa is available to help towns prepare documentation.