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The biggest stormwater retention tank in the world

Apr 1, 2025·1 min read

One of the most critical infrastructures protecting Madrid from extreme rainfall lies hidden underground. It is the Arroyofresno Stormwater Retention Tank, a piece of essential engineering built by the ACS Group through DRAGADOS. It was designed to prevent flooding and preserve the water quality of the Manzanares River by stopping rain-borne pollutants from flowing directly into it.

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