Santa Cruz de Tenerife Installs New Safety Fencing Along Tahodio Ravine
Santa Cruz de Tenerife has begun installing perimeter fencing along the Tahodio ravine to improve urban safety and prevent fatal falls following years of pressure from local residents.
Urban safety along natural waterways is back in the spotlight in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. This week, the City Council began installing perimeter fencing along the walls of the Tahodio ravine, which runs through the Residencial Anaga and La Alegría neighborhoods. The project is expected to take three months and aims to prevent falls in an area where the existing infrastructure has been in poor condition.
This work comes after years of pressure from local residents, who have long complained that the previous barriers were only 40 centimeters high—far too low given the 15-meter drop into the ravine. Locals have expressed deep concern, noting that the lack of proper safety measures has been linked to the deaths of four people who fell into the ravine.
The situation is particularly urgent due to the number of schools in the area. With many children walking these routes daily, the lack of effective barriers has been a significant safety risk. By installing these new fences, the local government hopes to meet modern safety standards and resolve a long-standing danger that has affected the community for years.