Working with Cardoner Group and the Catalan Water Agency (ACA), Lafcarr is deploying a new early warning system with 12 sirens to protect people and strategic infrastructure in the Berguedà district.
Water safety is key to anticipating risks and protecting both people and critical resources. The La Baells reservoir in the Berguedà district (Barcelona) is taking a firm step towards improving its Emergency Plan with a new public warning system designed and deployed by Lafcarr.
High-risk critical infrastructure
La Baells dam is essential infrastructure for regulating the River Llobregat and supplying water to the Barcelona Metropolitan Area. Because of its type and strategic location, it is classed as category A infrastructure owing to its high potential risk.
In scenarios like this, anticipating risk means protecting the future. That is why the ACA has updated the Emergency Plan for this infrastructure, opting for advanced, Spanish-made technology solutions.
Lafcarr's main work
In a joint venture with Cardoner Group, Lafcarr has developed and deployed the following key improvements:
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12 high-power sirens installed along the river, with independent power and redundant communication systems (TETRA + GPRS).
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iDAM software integration for centralised management of the Emergency Plan, with real-time display of alerts, risk scenarios and technical incidents.
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Coordination with the Catalan Government's telecommunications network and Civil Protection control centres.
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Remote warnings and real-time activation from CECAT (Catalonia Operations Coordination Centre).
These measures strengthen not only the response to critical situations but also the sense of safety for people downstream.
In-house technology for civil protection
Lafcarr designs, manufactures and integrates every part of the warning system, from the electronic sirens to the control software. This lets us guarantee a high-level technical response, tailored to each need, with full support throughout the system's life.
The La Baells project is another example of how safety engineering can make the difference between prevention and improvisation.
See how we are progressing with the project to strengthen dam safety at La Baells.
