Szeged builds rainwater retention system on Gogol Street
The city of Szeged is installing a rainwater retention system on Gogol Street as part of its Green City program, reports the local media outlet szeged.hu. The system is designed to help vegetation withstand flash floods and heatwaves and is being integrated into a broader street reconstruction project scheduled for completion in spring 2026.
Deputy Mayor Sándor Nagy stated that the system will collect runoff from sidewalks and rooftops, store it underground, and gradually release it into the soil to provide water for new trees and shrubs planted along the street. Regulations prohibit directing road runoff into the ground, but other sources of rainwater will be filtered and infiltrated locally.
The infrastructure includes underground infiltration boxes connected by perforated pipes wrapped in geotextile and laid in gravel beds. The system also features leaf filters and cleaning access points to prevent blockages. Overflow outlets will help manage heavy rainfall and reduce the risk of street flooding.
The 572 million forint ($1.5 million) project is funded by the municipality and covers roadworks, greenery and utility upgrades, in addition to the water retention system.
Photos: I.F.
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