The municipal government opposes the construction of the Granadilla Offshore Wind Farm off the coast of Las Maretas and San Miguel de Tajao, for which it carries out an “in-depth” study of the project and undertakes a round of contacts with environmental and productive groups in order to to analyze the implementation of these infrastructures in Arico. Andrés Martínez, first deputy mayor, explained that the objective is to “adequately substantiate the opposition to it.”
The Urban Planning councilor also emphasized that “the Arico government will carry out all necessary actions to protect the interests of the municipality.” Along these lines, the Consistory has been granted fifteen days of extra time over the announced period to present allegations, as requested by the government group, arguing “the complexity of the file” and the fact that the 30 days initially established covers the period Christmas, Martínez explained.
Olivia Delgado, the mayor, raises the need for “meticulous planning” to evaluate the location and impact on the population of wind and photovoltaic parks. The councilor warns about the cumulative effects of these unplanned activities, which are affecting the daily lives of Arico residents. “Before authorizing new facilities, their location and impact on the population must be planned very well, because the accumulated impacts of this unplanned activity are affecting the ariqueros and ariqueras in their daily lives,” said the mayor.
Olivia Delgado calls for meticulous planning of future parks
Delgado pointed out that many of the existing clean energy parks alter the territory, the flora, fauna and the life of the population. At this point, and in line with the first deputy mayor, he alluded to “the lack of cumulative impact analysis by the promoters of these projects.” He warned that “virtually all wind and photovoltaic farms in Tenerife “They are being implemented in Arico”, where there are already many and “many more that are being processed.”
The Urban Planning Councilor also referred to the effects that these infrastructures can have on archaeological sites, which is why Andrés Martínez stressed the need to carry out “an exhaustive analysis of this type of projects.” The councilor defended that the connection between the preservation of the archaeological environment and sustainable development is crucial. «The protection of our archaeological sites is not only a cultural duty, but also a strategy to guarantee balanced and sustainable development. “We are committed to taking concrete steps to preserve our historical legacy as we move toward a more sustainable future.”
The Ariqueño government and the Telesforo Bravo Foundation will work hand in hand to mitigate the impact on the territory, the population and the environment. In the coming days he will meet with the Tajao Fishermen’s Guild, who share a position regarding the Granadilla Offshore Wind Farm.
