2,3,1- 1University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical faculty, Jamnikarjeva 101, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia (luka.zvokelj@bf.uni-lj.si)
- 2University of Udine, Department of Agricultural, Food, Environmental and Animal Sciences, Via delle Scienze, 206, 33100 Udine, Italy
- 3University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering, Hajdrihova 28, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
- 4Regional development centre Koper, ul. 15. maja 19, 6000 Koper, Slovenia
Abstract
The increasing frequency of extreme weather events has amplified the need for effectivness management of torrent control structures to mitigate hydro-geomorphic risks. The TORRENT Interreg project (https://www.ita-slo.eu/en/torrent), a two-year cross-border initiative, focuses on improving the planning and management of catchments in vulnerable regions, specifically Italy and Slovenia, to address hydro-geomorphic risks. The project aims to enhance river basin management by establishing common guidelines for monitoring and assessing the status and functionality of torrent control structures, prioritizing maintenance, and improving risk planning strategies.
A key aspect of the project involves field surveys to inventory and assess the state and functionality of existing torrent control structures. In the coastal region near the village of Osp, 63 torrent control structures were surveyed, with their dimensions and condition carefully documented. This information will be used to calculate the Maintenance Priority Index (MPi), which ranks torrent control structures based on their maintenance needs (Cucchiaro et al. 2024). This index serves as a user-friendly tool to effectively guide resource allocation, ensuring that maintenance interventions target the most critical areas.
By creating an up-to-date database of torrent control structures, the project supports the development of long-term strategies for disaster resilience and climate change adaptation. It contributes valuable insights into the sustainability and performance of torrent control works, aiming to reduce flood risks, improve the management torrential hazards, and enhance the overall resilience of the region to extreme weather events.
Acknowledgments
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the TORRENT project, (ITA-SI0600150), funded by the Interreg VI-A Italy-Slovenija Program 2024-2026.
References
Cucchiaro S., Martini L., Maset E., Pellegrini G., Poli M.E., Beinat A., Cazorzi F., Picco L., 2024, Multi-temporal analysis to support the management of torrent control structures, Catena, 235, 107599, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.catena.2023.107599
How to cite: Žvokelj, L., Cucchiaro, S., Cazorzi, F., Bezak, N., Fabbro, M., and Zupanc, V.: Assessment and Prioritization of Torrent Control Structures in the Osp Area: Applying the Maintenance Priority Index (MPi) for Improved Resilience, EGU General Assembly 2025, Vienna, Austria, 27 Apr–2 May 2025, EGU25-9939, https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu25-9939, 2025.
