LifeCersuds: the first steps
Balance of the first six months
One of the first tasks was to map the surplus ceramic materials stock. In addition, the permeability data of the samplings conducted in Benicàssim were analysed. The requirements to be applied to this flooring are currently being defined.
Definition has also commenced of a system for developing the first prototypes: the CERSUDS system involves developing a permeable surface whose skin is made up of an innovative system of low environmental impact, which uses in-stock ceramic tiles of low commercial value. The system will enable surface run-off water to be reduced by almost 90%.
The action plan at Aveiro and Fiorano is being monitored, characterising the ceramic material and compiling hydrological and hydraulic data, in addition to information on the project partners’ national legal regulations. With regard to project dissemination, of particular note in these first six months has been the launch of the web page www.lifecersuds.eu and the creation of an image for the project.
The first six months have also witnessed participation at several conferences and events, such as CLIMATHON, the XVth Meeting of the Working Group on Impacts and Adaptation of the Spanish Office for Climate Change, the FACSA XIVth Technical Info Days, and the RedSuDS 2017 Info Day: Challenges and Prospects for SuDS in Spain.
In addition, contacts are being laid with other LIFE projects, such as LIFE Urban Proof http://urbanproof.eu and LIFE DrainRain http://www.lifedrainrain.com/es/inicio/.
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