Tacoronte Residents Form Association to Demand Urgent Infrastructure and Sanitation Improvements

Residents of the La Caridad district in Tacoronte have formed a new neighborhood association to demand better municipal services, highlighting a growing divide between the town center and its peripheral areas. According to El Día, the group has presented a list of 38 formal complaints, arguing that their neighborhood has been neglected for too long.

Home to nearly 2,000 people near the Guamasa border, the area is facing serious health and safety concerns. A major priority is the spread of subterranean termites, which have damaged several homes. Residents are also calling for action against unsanitary conditions caused by a local livestock farm and are demanding a cleanup of the nearby ravine, which has become a site for illegal dumping.

Infrastructure is another major point of contention. Residents are pushing for road safety improvements on Calle El Trazo, specifically requesting better drainage, new pedestrian crossings, and improved accessibility. The association has even proposed working with private landowners to widen sidewalks and improve foot traffic in an area that feels disconnected from the rest of the municipality.

Beyond basic maintenance, the community is seeking better social facilities. Their proposals include converting the former wrestling arena into a cultural or sports center, securing a dedicated space for the neighborhood association, and refurbishing the local square and church grounds.

Other key demands include a full sanitation study, better street lighting on Camino Las Piletas, and an official assessment from Aena regarding noise pollution from the nearby Tenerife North Airport. By organizing these requests, the residents hope to push the local government toward more equitable urban planning that ensures a better quality of life for all neighborhoods, not just those in the town center.