CC Warns Arico Renewables Destroying Heritage, Council Inaction Costs Millions

Coalición Canaria (CC) is warning about the serious impact of many wind and solar power projects in the municipality. They say these projects are causing irreversible damage to ancient Guanche sites, the landscape, and nature, and the local government isn't doing anything about it. The most recent example, according to CC, is the destruction of a very important area. This area was ruined by work to expand a high-voltage power line, even though the local government knew what was happening and did nothing to stop it.

Víctor García, a spokesperson for the nationalist party, claims that Arico has been "invaded" by badly planned renewable energy projects in recent years. He says these projects are directly harming the area's historical and natural heritage, even near protected natural sites. García is worried about the "irreversible damage" these projects are causing. He points out that an officially cataloged archaeological site, featuring ancient Guanche channels and cup marks, has been damaged.

The councilor says the government knows about the damage but hasn't taken any steps to protect the municipality's heritage. He criticizes them for not yet creating a municipal archaeological plan and for ignoring calls from groups demanding more protection and specific actions.

The situation in Arico regarding new renewable energy projects hasn't gotten any better compared to previous administrations. Víctor García also reports that the City Council is being forced to pay back millions of euros. This is due to court decisions from appeals filed by large energy companies. He stresses that the public isn't being told how much this is actually costing.

The nationalist spokesperson from Arico continues to criticize the municipal government, made up of PSOE and PP, for doing nothing. He says they've taken no action on urban planning, heritage protection, or economic management, calling the latter "completely opaque."

Víctor García is calling for "concrete actions, proper planning, and transparency" to ensure that the shift to renewable energy doesn't destroy Arico's heritage and landscape. CC has repeatedly brought these concerns to the municipal council meetings, asking questions and making proposals, but has received no answers. They are now demanding that the local government take responsibility and act quickly to protect the municipality's heritage.