In October, works began on the SuDS system underpinning Benidorm’s new park‑and‑and-ride facility at El Moralet — a project where CIVIS is providing technical assistance. The scheme is a direct expression of the city’s commitment to nature‑based solutions in mobility and urban planning.
The Challenge. The Response.
Benidorm faces a structural parking deficit. This project tackles it without compromising on sustainability — guided by the city’s Integrated Sustainable Urban Development Strategy. The design integrates:
• Retention and attenuation basins for stormwater management
• Storage, infiltration and evapotranspiration to reduce surface runoff
• Permeable pavements that minimise soil sealing and enable natural filtration
The result: a facility that handles extreme rainfall, adapts to climate change, and manages the urban water cycle responsibly.
A Site That Makes Sense
El Moralet sits at the edge of the urban fabric, in a peri‑urban transition zone between El Moralet Park and the city — precisely the kind of site where a SuDS park‑and‑and-ride facility creates real value. The location enables:
• A green mobility node linking park and city
• Reduced private vehicle pressure in the city centre
• Sensitive environmental integration at the urban–natural interface‑
Ready for What the Climate Brings
Benidorm’s exposure to torrential rainfall demands robust infrastructure. The underground drainage network is engineered to:
• Capture and attenuate surface runoff
• Direct stormwater towards natural drainage corridors
• Protect the consolidated urban area from intense rainfall events
On Site Now
Earthworks are shaping the future roadways and parking areas. The main drainage network is going in across the site. Next: full urbanisation and the completed park‑and‑and-ride facility.
