Water Intake Center of the Mouth of the Sousa River

Category: Civil Architecture > Power Plant

District: Porto > Gondomar > Sousa > Foz do Sousa

History and Function

This old water intake plant was one of the main sources of water supply for the city of Porto, providing water for about 100 years.

Location

It is located in the parish of Foz do Sousa and Covelo, in the municipality of Gondomar, an area rich in history and culture.

Origins and Construction

Its construction originated from a royal decree of 1855, which approved the creation of several water intake, transport, and distribution infrastructures. This water was extracted from the Sousa and Ferreira rivers.

Improvements and Deactivation

Over the years, the plant underwent several improvements, especially in the late 1920s, to address its structural limitations. With the construction of the Lever Pumping Station, the plant was eventually deactivated.

Heritage

In 2010, it was classified as a Property of Public Interest, standing out as an important testimony to the industrial heritage and the history of water supply in Portugal.

Visit

The plant, although deactivated, is a point of interest for visitors seeking to learn about the industrial past of the region and explore the surrounding area, rich in natural landscapes.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_de_Captação_de_Água_da_Foz_do_Sousa

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt