Upon proposals of IOA members and by kind permission of the operator companies, two visits are being arranged for the Conference delegates.
They will close the Conference on Friday 29 afternoon.
Set out from Porto to explore the area and enjoy!
[CANCELED] TECHNICAL TOUR T1 / Luís Pato Winery
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Luís Pato, known as "Mr. Baga", is an important reference in the wine industry of Bairrada region and Portugal. Visit Quinta do Ribeirinho, located near Anadia, in the heart of Bairrada, where the Pato family produces their wines since the 18th century. |
TECHNICAL TOUR T2 / Lever Drinking Water Treatment Plant and Secende Wastewater Treatment Plant
Lever Drinking Water Treatment Plant is located on the left bank of the Douro River. It is the most emblematic facility of Águas do Douro e Vouga and is the largest in the north of Portugal. It is responsible for supplying 1.5 million inhabitants with an installed capacity to produce 400,000 cubic meters of water per day. It has two sources of water: the Crestuma-Lever reservoir and seven abstract wells.
Secende Wastewater Treatment Plant belongs to SIMDOURO, S.A. and is designed to serve several municipalities. The plant treatment system ensures the quality of the treated effluent for discharge into the river, and its reuse as service water.
The tours will depart from and return to the Conference venue.
Special registration will be required. The fee will include bus transfer and lunch.
Visitors will have to provide copy of ID card or passport one month prior to visit. Wearing of trousers and closed-in walking shoes is recommended.
The organizers reserve the right to cancel or limit attendance at any tour with monies refunded subject to minimum and maximum registration numbers.
