> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://barna.news/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Sant Joan Despí Begins €850,000 Riverfront Revamp - URL: https://barna.news/sant-joan-despi-begins-850-000/ - Published: 2026-10-09T15:17:32.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-09T15:17:32.000Z - Description: Sant Joan Despí has launched a €850,000 project to renovate 3km of Llobregat riverbank, enhancing accessibility and biodiversity. - Author: Barna.News - Tags: Urban Development ## Revitalising the Llobregat River Path Sant Joan Despí has begun work this October on a major renovation of its Llobregat riverfront, a €850,000 project funded by the Barcelona Metropolitan Area (AMB). The intervention spans over three kilometres and covers 48,000 square metres of riverside space, aiming to improve public access and restore natural habitats along the route. The works, promoted by the Sant Joan Despí City Council, form part of the Metropolitan Plan for Environmental Sustainability. According to *El Periódico* reporting published on 9 October 2026, the improvements are expected to be ready for public use by next spring. ## Upgrades to Pavement, Greenery and Views Key improvements include repairing and standardising pavements damaged by erosion and heavy use. New native riparian vegetation, trees and plants suited to riverbanks, will be planted in strategic locations to increase shade and support biodiversity. Clearings will be opened along the path to improve views of the river, strengthening users’ visual connection with the fluvial environment. Invasive plant species will be removed and replaced with shrubs and trees that contribute to long-term ecosystem recovery. - Environmental restoration at the mouth of the Pahissa stream - Reinforced tree planting in Bosc dels Infants - Vegetation upgrades near Pont dels Contes - A new resting area by the landmark trio of poplar trees - Improvements around the floodable ford, including work on regenerated water discharge --- ## A Space for Nature and Residents The council aims to balance environmental protection with public enjoyment, adapting the path for walking, cycling, leisure and nature contact. By improving pavement quality, adding shaded zones and restoring green areas, the project seeks to make the route more accessible without compromising ecological value. > The goal is to transform these spaces into a climate refuge and a suitable habitat for local fauna, as stated in the source material from *El Periódico*, reflecting the broader ambition of reinforcing the Llobregat’s environmental significance while making it easier for residents to enjoy. Residents will be able to access the upgraded riverfront starting next spring, weather and progress permitting. --- *Primary sources:* [*arxiumunicipal.granollers.cat*](https://arxiumunicipal.granollers.cat/ArxiuDigital/pdf.raw?lang=en&page=19&query=id%3A0000351426&view=premsa&ref=barna.news)*. Reported by adif.es, elperiodico.com, ground.news, EENDA, Europa Press Barcelona, Europa Press, naciodigital.cat, El Periódico Barcelona.* --- ### Related on Barna.News - [Barcelona Begins Green Renovation in Marina del Port](https://barna.news/barcelona-begins-green-renovation-in/)