Ricardo Carreras Conte, Director of Lafcarr Project & Design, participated as a speaker at the Conference on Dam Safety and Emergency Plans, organized by the Guadalquivir River Basin Authority (CHG) in Seville. The event brought together leading experts and institutions to share their experiences, challenges, and technical perspectives on the implementation and management of Emergency Plans (EPs) in hydraulic infrastructures.
A key forum for dam safety innovation
Held on November 23, 2017, the conference served as a high-level forum to address one of the most pressing issues in dam management: the integration of monitoring systems and emergency protocols under increasingly demanding technical and regulatory standards.
Lafcarr’s contribution focused on the evolution of emergency planning processes, highlighting the strategic importance of designing robust, cost-efficient systems with long-term functionality and adaptability to technological change.
Lafcarr’s approach: scalable and future-ready systems
In his presentation titled “Evolution in the Implementation of Emergency Plans”, Ricardo Carreras emphasized the need to move beyond initial deployment and address the real challenges of maintenance, especially in the face of hardware and software obsolescence.
Lafcarr advocates for integrated platforms that combine real-time monitoring, early warning systems, and user-centric operational tools. This approach allows for:
Lower lifecycle costs
Improved data reliability
Faster response times
Simplified maintenance and upgrades
The company’s experience in designing alert systems for high-risk environments reinforces its vision: solutions must be sustainable, interoperable, and aligned with current and future operational needs.
A multidisciplinary agenda with top-tier participation
The conference featured technical contributions from prominent public and private sector entities, including:
Guadalquivir River Basin Authority
Ministry for Ecological Transition (General Directorate for Water)
Junta de Andalucía
Acuaes
Regional irrigation communities
Engineering and monitoring firms
Among the highlights were real-world cases like the implementation of the EP at the Siles Dam and discussions on the challenges faced in basins and irrigation reservoirs.
Towards smarter emergency management in water infrastructure
Lafcarr reaffirms its commitment to developing and deploying advanced tools for risk management in dam and reservoir environments. Participating in events such as this not only strengthens the company’s technical leadership but also contributes to building a culture of safety and innovation across the sector.
Original event details:
Conference: Jornada de Seguridad y Planes de Emergencia en Presas
Date: November 23, 2017
Venue: Guadalquivir River Basin Authority, Sevilla
For more information about the event and the full program, please refer to the official publication by the Guadalquivir River Basin Authority:
https://www.chguadalquivir.es/-/celebrada-la-jornada-de-seguridad-y-planes-de-emergencia-en-presas
PROYECTOS DE IMPLANTACIÓN DE LOS P.E. EN LA C.H. DEL GUADALQUIVIR
– Joaquín del Campo Benito (Confederación Hidrográfica del Guadalquivir)
OPERATIVIDAD DE LOS PLANES DE EMERGENCIA
– Juan Martín Morales (Dirección General del Agua)
EXPERIENCIA EN LA IMPLANTACIÓN DEL P.E. DE LA PRESA DE SILES
– Juan de Dios Gallego Cabrera (Confederación Hidrográfica del Guadalquivir)
PROBLEMÁTICA EN LA IMPLANTACIÓN DE LOS P.E. EN LAS BALSAS
– Fernando Iniesta Hornero (Comunidad de Regantes del Bajo Guadalquivir)
EXPERIENCIAS EN LA IMPLANTACIÓN DE LOS P.E.
– Antonio Sandoval Zabal (Acuaes)
EXPERIENCIAS EN LA IMPLANTACIÓN DE LOS P.E.
– José Antonio Remesal Guijarro (Junta de Andalucía)
EVOLUCIÓN EN LA IMPLANTACIÓN DE LOS P.E.
– Ricardo Carreras Conte (Lafcarr Project & Design)
DEL SENSOR AL SCADA, HACIENDO FRENTE A LA OBSOLENCIA
– Ricardo Fernández Cuevas (Auscultación y Taller de Ingeniería)
