This winter, the city of Granollers officially presented the renaturalization of a stretch of the Congost river, a key project started in May 2024 and completed in the autumn of 2025, aimed at recovering the river's natural function and improving its ecological state. The actions included eliminating rigid channeling, softening the banks, and restoring riparian vegetation.
“"With the process of recovering riparian vegetation and the presence of new animal and plant species, we have contributed to reducing the risk of flooding, improving the urban microclimate, and strengthening the river's role as a green corridor within the territory."
Mayor Alba Barnusell also announced future projects such as the creation of a large green ring to cope with extreme temperatures. However, the head of the opposition, Núria Maynou (ERC), while valuing the work positively, noted that it lacks long-term planning and broader ambition for the city's sustainability.
Another open front is the precariousness of the R3 railway line, a key mobility axis for thousands of workers in the Vallès Oriental region. The line suffers from a historical investment deficit, which has turned the lack of reliability and punctuality into a structural issue, despite the alternative bus service being adopted as a functional option.
“"The current situation is not the result of a specific problem, but of a historical deficit accumulated over decades. Especially serious is the case of the R3 line, an infrastructure that many users have suffered from for years."
In addition to the R3, Granollers continues to await the fulfillment of the promise to cover the train tracks in the city center, a long-demanded project. The mayor warns that although the City Council has fulfilled its commitments, Adif and the State must now make the signed agreement a reality to connect the two affected neighborhoods.
