The president of the Cabildo de Tenerife, Rosa Dávila, stated on Wednesday that the expansion of the dike at the Port of Los Cristianos “is not an immediate solution” for the island corporation. She asserted that the institution’s efforts are focused on facilitating the reorganisation of land traffic, with a proposal also being reached “in agreement” with the local residents.
This follows comments by the president of La Gomera, Casimiro Curbelo, who indicated on Monday that there would be protests from locals if the “collapse” of Los Cristianos is not addressed this year. Dávila expressed that it is a “flattery” to attribute to Curbelo, someone who has not managed to respond or assert anything in the past 34 years, the capability to find solutions within just two years.
“He is aware of the regard I have for him, but in Tenerife, matters are resolved through dialogue and consensus, not through threats and ultimatums,” Dávila warned.
Criticism of the Insular President
“He has been president of the Cabildo de La Gomera since 1991. Back in 1991, there was no plan for Fonsaly,” remarked the Tenerife president, referring to one of the alternatives advocated by the president of La Gomera.
Dávila critiqued Curbelo for failing to advance a solution for the situation in Los Cristianos over the last three decades, especially considering that “he is a member of the Board of Directors of the Port Authority, of which he is still a participant today, and is involved in the decisions made there.”
Dávila emphasised that the Gomero president is also “aware” that the Canary Islands government, led by Fernando Clavijo, is currently looking for “solutions” for a viable exit from the port of Los Cristianos.
She elaborated that a “consensual” resolution must be developed in collaboration with both the Canary Islands Government and the State, while current efforts are directed at reorganising traffic on land in the area. “The expansion of the dike, of course, is not an immediate solution,” she stated.
“At present, there are 23 daily connections with the Green Islands. These connections, demanded by the shipping companies, are being fulfilled. Therefore, a solution regarding the dike’s extension is either required or not, depending on necessity.
