Tacoronte Plans €10M Coastal, Sewage Overhaul for Mesa del Mar, El Pris

Tacoronte City Council plans to spend ten million euros on improving the coastal areas of Mesa del Mar and El Pris. This big investment aims to fix long-standing problems with sewage systems and make the coast more attractive. The money comes from the Cabildo de Tenerife and the Government of the Canary Islands.

A key part of this funding, 1.6 million euros, will go towards expanding Mesa del Mar's sewage system. This 16-month project is vital for connecting homes between Guillermo Graham Hernández street and number 128 on the Mesa del Mar road to the public sewer. It involves building an underground Wastewater Pumping Station (EBAR) where the old neighborhood roundabout used to be. Above this, a new leisure area with green spaces and seating will be created. The City Council will pay 315,000 euros, which is 20% of this project's cost. It's worth noting that water management has been a debated topic here, with a desalination plant project stopped in 2025 due to public opposition.

The second main project, costing 8.1 million euros, will completely upgrade the coastal path between Mesa del Mar and El Pris. This big plan will not only improve the path to El Sargo beach but also finish the sewage system for all beachfront properties and homes in Mesa del Mar. The work will involve demolishing old structures, moving earth, strengthening slopes, paving, replacing street furniture and signs, and adding new green areas. This part of the project is funded jointly by the Government of the Canary Islands, the Cabildo de Tenerife, and Tacoronte City Council, as part of the Insular Cooperation Plan 2018-2021.

In El Pris, the sewage system will also be improved. Old wells will be removed, and a new system will connect the area between the Cofradía and the local pumping station to the Valle de Guerra wastewater treatment plant, making wastewater management much better.

These plans were presented at a meeting with over a hundred local residents. The City Council wanted their feedback and ideas to improve the technical proposals. Those who attended could ask questions and suggest changes, showing how important public involvement is for large projects like these. Such projects directly affect the quality of life and the natural environment of the Canary Islands, a region that constantly faces challenges in managing its water and protecting its delicate coastline.