Santa Cruz de Tenerife is set to allocate over 2 million euros towards the wastewater treatment advancements in the city. The Local Governing Board granted approval last Monday to subcontract the company Sermarther for the execution of Phase II of the pipeline project from the San Andrés wastewater pumping station (EBAR) to the collector along the Chicharrero coastline.
This initiative, proposed by the Mixed Aguas (EMMASA) company, aims to enhance the sanitation infrastructure within the city and ensure effective wastewater management. The project boasts an execution timeline of 9 months and an investment of 2,491,657 euros.
The mayor of the capital, José Manuel Bermúdez, emphasises the significance of this investment, asserting that “this undertaking is crucial for further improving the sanitation infrastructure of our city. This phase of the project will help optimise the wastewater promotion system in the municipality, yielding direct benefits for both the citizens and the environment.”
Meanwhile, the Councilor for Strategic Planning, Environmental Sustainability, and Public Services, Carlos Tarife, highlights the project’s importance within the larger sustainability strategy of the city.
“Efficient water resource management and sanitation are top priorities for this government team. Consequently, this project represents another step towards modernising our sanitation infrastructure, aiming to eliminate discharges into the sea and allowing us to enjoy a clean and safe coastline. Moreover, the investment of nearly 2.5 million euros reflects our continuous commitment to ensuring a cleaner, more sustainable, and modern Santa Cruz. We are dedicated to the well-being of our citizens and the safeguarding of the environment,” states Tarife.
Las Teresitas
This initiative will eradicate the outflow of treated waters into the sea from San Andrés, thanks to the installation of a pipe connecting the aforementioned EBAR to the María Jiménez neighbourhood, which will integrate into Santa Cruz’s general sanitation system. The aim is to connect the forthcoming works in the Teresitas, linking the wastewater from kiosks, toilets, and showers to the San Andrés EBAR, thereby establishing a wastewater treatment scheme for an area that has historically lacked one, resulting in the discharge of untreated waste.
Through this execution, the City Council aims to implement a zero discharge policy within the municipality, aspiring to achieve a coastline that respects the environment, ultimately enabling the city to regain the blue flag status by 2026. In this regard, it is crucial for the Government of Spain to meet the final deadline set for December 11, to complete the expansion works at the Buenos Aires treatment facility.
