Granadilla de Abona Launches €2 Million Sanitation Project to Tackle Sewage Leaks

Water management in the south of Tenerife is reaching a critical turning point. Following approval from the Island Council, Granadilla de Abona has opened the tender for the first phase of a new sanitation network in the eastern part of the town center. This two-million-euro project, co-funded by the island and local governments, aims to fix long-standing infrastructure problems that have damaged the local environment for years.

Part of the 2022-2026 Municipal Works and Services Cooperation Plan, the project is expected to take 16 months to complete once work begins. It will connect approximately 3,500 residents to the Los Letrados treatment plant. This is a vital step toward replacing an outdated system that has frequently caused underground leaks and sewage discharges, leading to the repeated closure of popular beaches like El Médano and La Jaquita.

The project involves installing new collectors, internal networks, and pumping systems to improve wastewater transport. Before construction can begin, the City Council must finalize the transfer of the necessary land.

Lope Afonso, Vice President of the Island Council, described the investment as a key move toward sustainability and meeting European environmental standards. Sonia Hernández, the Councilor for Municipal Cooperation, emphasized that this project was only possible through close cooperation between the two levels of government.

This is the first stage of a larger plan. While the eastern sector is being addressed, the local government is already planning the network for the western sector to ensure full coverage of the town. The ultimate goal is to support the area’s growing population while permanently ending the pollution issues that have harmed both the local marine ecosystem and the town’s reputation as a tourist destination.