Tacoronte Residents Oppose Proposed Road Project, Demand Infrastructure Overhaul

Residents in the Tacoronte coastal area are pushing back against the local government’s plans for the TF-165 road. The El Pris and El Sargo residents' association argues that the proposed 1.4-million-euro project is an ineffective "quick fix" that fails to address the real causes of the flooding and sewage issues plaguing their community.

The heart of the problem, according to locals, is how the landscape has been altered. They point to a nearby intensive farm where traditional terracing was removed, changing the natural flow of water. When it rains, water now rushes down the steep slopes, carrying mud and debris directly onto public roads. Residents believe the solution isn't a multi-million euro construction project, but rather restoring natural drainage toward the ‘La Fuentecilla’ ravine.

Beyond the flooding, the area’s sewage system is failing. The local pumping station frequently breaks down due to solid waste, leading to raw sewage spills in the El Rincón area. This is made worse by long-delayed sanitation upgrades in nearby Mesa del Mar—a failure that has already drawn fines from European regulators. Residents are particularly concerned about a government plan to link both areas via a new coastal promenade to pump sewage toward El Pris, fearing it will only overwhelm an already struggling network.

Frustration is growing because residents feel they have been left out of the decision-making process. Despite the damage caused by Storm Therese last March, the emergency repair plans were approved without any input from the community. In response, the residents' association is holding a public meeting this afternoon at the motorboat club. They argue that officials are prioritizing the look of new coastal walkways over the essential infrastructure repairs needed to keep the Tacoronte coast safe and livable.