A settlement near the Ipoly River reacts to climate change with a reservoir

The new stormwater drainage system in Letkés, one of the northernmost settlements in Pest County, near the Ipoly river, has been completed. The construction and upgrading work was carried out by Korrent Kft. , which has made public areas and residential properties safer from sudden rainwater and accumulated inland water.

Comprehensive improvement of the municipality's drainage system

The project was funded by the European Union under the Széchenyi Plan Plus programme and represents a gap-filling investment for Letkés, the municipality said in a statement. Speaking at the closing ceremony, Barnabás Simon, mayor of the municipality, said.

The total length of the stormwater drainage network affected by the investment is 4238 m, of which 3009 m is newly constructed, while 1229 m of the existing but worn-out drainage channels and ditches were renovated. A modern storm water reservoir with a capacity of 1,000 m3 has also been constructed, and the gullies and gateways in the streets concerned have been built and renewed.

According to the mayor, this investment will help to keep public spaces and streets clean and protect homes and properties from flooding. He thanked all those involved in the works.