Sintra Water Services Begin Work on Village Sewage Collector
The Municipal Water and Sanitation Services of Sintra (SMAS) have initiated a planned intervention on the unitary sewage collector in the historic center of Sintra. The operation, which began on Tuesday, September 9, is causing traffic constraints that are expected to continue until Thursday. The municipal body announced that the works are essential for the maintenance and proper functioning of the local sanitation network. According to the official notice, the intervention requires a complete traffic cutoff on Caminho dos Castanhais, affecting the area between Escadinhas dos Amarais and Rua Fresca. These streets are located in the heart of the Vila de Sintra, a protected area known for its high volume of both pedestrian and vehicle traffic. To manage the disruption, SMAS has implemented and signposted alternative circulation routes for the duration of the project. The municipality has assured that despite the general closure, local access will be guaranteed. This provision applies to residents who live within the cordoned-off area, as well as to local businesses and their suppliers. Emergency vehicle access is also being fully maintained to ensure public safety is not compromised during the works. The project is part of a broader schedule of infrastructure maintenance planned by SMAS to upgrade and preserve the integrity of Sintra's water and sanitation systems. Such interventions are considered critical in historic areas where infrastructure can be decades or even centuries old and requires regular upkeep to meet modern standards and support the local population. Residents and local business owners have been advised of the temporary disruptions. The short-term works are aimed at preventing more significant issues in the future and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the public sanitation service in one of Portugal's most visited and iconic locations. The project is being managed directly by SMAS teams, who are working to complete the intervention within the announced three-day timeframe, minimizing the period of inconvenience for the public. Discover emerging areas and local opportunities at realestate-lisbon.com.
