Master plan to tackle flooding risks in Attica
Master plan to tackle flooding risks in Attica

Master plan to tackle flooding risks in Attica

The plan was thoroughly presented in a meeting of the Attica Regional Council
RE+D magazine
04.11.2021

Attica Region's strategic plan to tackle possible flood risks and effectively protect Attica prefecture from extreme weather conditions, was presented recently in a meeting of the Attica Regional Council.

In particular, the Master Plan was presented by the researchers, who took into account the relevant studies of the Center for Earth Observation and Satellite Remote Sensing BEYOND of the Athens Observatory and the NKUA. The studies were delivered to the Regional Governor of Attica according to the relevant contracts signed.

Professor H. Kontoes, head of the BEYOND Center for Earth Observation and Satellite Remote Sensing Science, and his team presented the findings of the autopsies that have been carried out in the areas affected and have proposed remedial measures.

The discussion on the issue will continue in the next meeting of PESY.

Professor H. Kontoes, head of the BEYOND Center for Earth Observation and Satellite Remote Sensing Science, and his team presented the findings of the autopsies carried out in the affected areas and proposed remedial measures.

Researcher Mr. Rabaounis along with his research team presented the main pillars of the Master Plan that are briefly:

  • The recording and assessment of the extent of the disaster, the assessment of flood risks per river basin and stream bed.
  • Hierarchical proposals of the necessary studies and projects.
  • Budget of studies and cost estimate of required projects.

The plan comprises in detail the main risks as well as priced interventions, which are necessary for the projects of immediate (priority A) and medium-term intervention (priority B).

In particular, for Phase A is estimated to require a total budget of €35 million(for studies and projects) while for Phase B the relevant amount is expected to reach €283 million(for studies and projects).