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Monistrol de Montserrat begins urgent intervention to save Cal Pla Aqueduct

The medieval structure, listed as a Local Cultural Asset, was at risk of collapse due to vegetation growth and water damage.

Generic image of the Cal Pla aqueduct in Monistrol de Montserrat, showing the medieval stone structure.
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Generic image of the Cal Pla aqueduct in Monistrol de Montserrat, showing the medieval stone structure.

The Monistrol de Montserrat City Council, located in Bages, has begun emergency work to clean and shore up the Cal Pla Aqueduct, a medieval structure facing irreversible deterioration.

Workers have carried out the initial tasks of cleaning the upper channel and controlled removal of vegetation embedded in the walls, including specific treatment for deep roots. This intervention, covering an approximate length of 75 meters, aims to consolidate the most vulnerable sections and prevent water accumulation.
The structure, declared a Local Cultural Asset (BCIL), dates back to the early 16th century and consists of fourteen stone arches. Originally, the aqueduct carried water from the Font Gran to the old oil mills of the Prioral palace and Cal Gibert.
The deterioration was primarily caused by the action of roots, which have disintegrated the materials, and stagnant water, which has led to erosion and the displacement of coping elements. This situation posed a real danger to pedestrians and users of the surrounding public space, such as the Passeig de la Canaleta.
This urgent action has a budget of 19,077.24 euros (VAT included) and an estimated execution period of three months. The total funding is provided by the Diputació de Barcelona, allowing the council to act quickly to protect the heritage without impacting municipal finances, pending a larger rehabilitation project.

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