São Paulo FC joins inspection of Antonico flood-prevention works

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·26 mars 2026

São Paulo FC joins inspection of Antonico flood-prevention works

On Thursday (26), São Paulo Futebol Clube took part in inspections of the flood-control works around MorumBIS. President Harry Massis Jr. was alongside Governor Tarcísio de Freitas and Mayor Ricardo Nunes, as well as other municipal and state authorities, during the visit to the construction sites.

Scheduled to be completed in the second half of this year, with a joint investment by the state and city totaling R$ 335 million, the construction of two stormwater retention reservoirs— the main one at Roberto Gomes Pedrosa Square, in front of Gate 1 of MorumBIS — is at an advanced stage. Once completed, they will form a drainage system designed to solve a long-standing issue for local residents, who suffer from flooding around the stadium during periods of heavy rain. The Antonico stream reservoirs are expected to benefit up to 1 million people who live and work in the region.

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Through its dialogue with public authorities, Tricolor played a key role in turning this long-standing demand into reality. The Club has maintained permanent oversight and monitoring of the works through the efforts of the special committee created by the presidency specifically for this purpose. With the flood risk eliminated, the impact on São Paulo could also be financial, as it will no longer have to bear losses caused by rising water in the social area and the disruption to the circulation of people who visit the stadium daily and use the services of bars, restaurants, and other commercial establishments at MorumBIS.

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“We have been closely following every stage of the works, not only because of our direct interest in solving the flooding problems around MorumBIS, but also because of the importance an institution the size of São Paulo has in this community,” said Club president Harry Massis Jr.

São Paulo FC takes part in inspection of Antonico stream flood-control works

On Thursday (26), São Paulo Futebol Clube took part in inspections of the flood-control works around MorumBIS. President Harry Massis Jr. was alongside Governor Tarcísio de Freitas and Mayor Ricardo Nunes, as well as other municipal and state authorities, during the visit to the construction sites.

Scheduled to be completed in the second half of this year, with a joint investment by the state and city totaling R$ 335 million, the construction of two stormwater retention reservoirs— the main one at Roberto Gomes Pedrosa Square, in front of Gate 1 of MorumBIS — is at an advanced stage. Once completed, they will form a drainage system designed to solve a long-standing issue for local residents, who suffer from flooding around the stadium during periods of heavy rain. The Antonico stream reservoirs are expected to benefit up to 1 million people who live and work in the region.

Through its dialogue with public authorities, Tricolor played a key role in turning this long-standing demand into reality. The Club has maintained permanent oversight and monitoring of the works through the efforts of the special committee created by the presidency specifically for this purpose. With the flood risk eliminated, the impact on São Paulo could also be financial, as it will no longer have to bear losses caused by rising water in the social area and the disruption to the circulation of people who visit the stadium daily and use the services of bars, restaurants, and other commercial establishments at MorumBIS.

“We have been closely following every stage of the works, not only because of our direct interest in solving the flooding problems around MorumBIS, but also because of the importance an institution the size of São Paulo has in this community,” said Club president Harry Massis Jr.

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