The economic allocation will be entirely dedicated to the acquisition, painting, signage, and adaptation of two Toyota Hilux vehicles, which will become the property of the Forest Defense Group (ADF) in the municipality of Castellbisbal.
The Consistory justifies the aid due to the “urgent need to replace some of the entity’s current vehicles,” which are over 22 years old and present technical deficiencies and safety shortcomings.
“"This investment reinforces the municipality's response capacity against possible forest emergencies and improves the safety and working conditions of the ADF volunteers, a key group in territorial protection."
According to the City Council, the obsolete state of the vehicles “puts at risk both the integrity of the volunteers and their operability in emergency situations.” The new models will be specifically adapted for prevention, forest fire extinction, and support in natural risk management.
The subsidy was formalized through the signing of a cooperation agreement between the City Council and the ADF, which establishes the conditions for the granting and future use of the vehicles.
