Mijas Approves €4.25 Million Water Highway Connection to Fortify Town Supply Mijas Town Council has approved a 4.25 million euro package to connect its historic pueblo directly into the regional water highway system. Town Council Backs Crucial Pipeline Investment In a landmark local council session, municipal leaders in Mijas have given the green light to a €4.25 million financial plan to connect the historic village centre directly to the regional autovía del agua (water highway). The major engineering project aims to end long-standing water vulnerability in the upper districts of the municipality and guarantee uninterrupted water security for thousands of local households. The municipal councillor for finance, Mario Bravo, presented the strategic investment during the latest plenary assembly. The motion was passed with broad support, recognising that aging local pipelines require an immediate upgrade following successive periods of dry weather across southern Andalusia. Strategic Link to the Costa del Sol Water Highway The project centres on establishing a high-capacity link to the regional strategic water distribution network, which routes water between desalination hubs, interior reservoirs, and western coastal supply hubs. Mijas Pueblo, situated high along the slopes of the Sierra de Mijas, has traditionally depended on local subterranean wells and pumping systems that experience heavy pressure during prolonged dry spells. By tying the municipal grid directly into the coastal water highway, engineers will be able to balance pressure fluctuations, tap into recycled resources when needed, and channel fresh drinking supplies seamlessly during periods of intense seasonal demand. The municipal water management office confirmed that the upcoming tenders will cover new high-pressure pumping stations, subterranean pipes, and automated monitoring sensors to prevent leaks. Practical Impact for Local Residents For British and international property owners living in Mijas Pueblo and surrounding rural urbanisations, the investment brings vital reassurance. Supply cuts and pressure reductions have been a recurring topic of concern during municipal town hall meetings over the past two years. Work on the primary connection pipelines is slated to commence before the year's end, with civil engineering firms undertaking subterranean pipe-laying along designated service corridors to minimise disruptions to local traffic. Municipal authorities highlighted that the €4.25 million funding will be sourced directly from local financial reserves, avoiding extra tax surcharges on household utility bills while providing permanent peace of mind for the wider community.