Santa Cruz de Tenerife City Council and the Mixed Water Company (Emmasa), a part of the Sacyr group, will be investing a total of 7.08 million euros for the completion of six projects aimed at establishing the Ofra-El Chorrillo water supply channel, as part of the second phase of the TF-5 work. This involves the installation of a 400 mm diameter supply line from the Nuestra Señora de La Candelaria University Hospital roundabout to the Santa María del Mar reservoir, ensuring water supply from the desalination plant to nearly 60,000 residents in the Southwest district of the municipality.
Mayor José Manuel Bermúdez stated that this project, focused on sanitation improvement and the prevention of coastal discharges, is now a reality due to the recent authorization from the Government of the Canary Islands, enabling the expansion of water supply facilities and providing greater assurance of water access to the Southwest population. He emphasized the necessity of this development, recalling past incidents where canal breakdowns led to responsible water usage by residents to avoid shortages, notably during the last forest fire.
Carlos Tarife, the Councilor for Public Services, emphasized that the objective of these works is to transport desalinated water from central areas to the Southwest. The phased works will commence in May, starting with the pipeline from the Santa María del Mar depot to the Barranco Grande depot. These pipelines will pass from Las Moraditas in Taco to Los Alisios, including the underground laying of pipes on the TF-5 without disrupting road traffic.
The project, executed by Sacyr, will culminate with the pipeline from Avenida Príncipes de España to the Ofra depot, with commencement expected in the first half of 2025. Upon completion in mid-2026, in conjunction with the Buenos Aires treatment plant expansion and the finalization of works in Anaga, San Andrés, and Añaza, the city will take a significant stride towards sustainability, as per the mayor’s announcement.
The Councilor of Public Services also outlined the activities under the Zero Discharge Plan, encompassing the installation of pumping stations, drive lines, and other facilities to optimize the sanitation network. “We have 14 million euros earmarked for making the zero discharge plan a tangible reality, and given the progress of the works, we are steadily approaching this goal,” added Tarife.
The current operational areas under the plan include San Andrés, Añaza-Acorán, and Taganana-Almáciga. Mayor Bermúdez highlighted the incorporation of advanced technology to halt wastewater discharges at these critical points, while also planning for the reuse of previously treated water in the irrigation of parks, gardens, and agricultural areas.
Undoubtedly, the execution of these works signifies a significant achievement for the city, aligning with the expansion of the Buenos Aires treatment plant.
