The Governing Board, led by the mayor, José Manuel Bermúdez, has today endorsed the initiation of two projects aimed at enhancing accessibility between Güímar and Cornisa streets, as well as improving the Plaza de las 1,000 homes and the surrounding public areas. “These initiatives will take place in the High Health neighbourhood, with a total investment of €5,708,635.25, which is expected to elevate the quality of life for residents,” explains the Chicharrero councillor. The funding for these projects is provided 50% by the Cabildo de Tenerife through an agreement focused on upgrading essential services in the area.
Bermúdez emphasised that “the projects are now out to tender for the Plaza de las 1,000 homes and its vicinity, where areas for children’s play and physical training will be established, while retaining a central space for community enjoyment and recreation, making it possible to host neighbourhood celebrations or other outdoor leisure and sports activities.” He added that “these essential improvements will also be advanced for the residents living between Cornisa and Güímar streets, specifically in the lower section of this square.”
Rosa Dávila, the president of the Cabildo, expressed her satisfaction, stating that “the approval for tendering these two projects by the Governing Board of Santa Cruz marks a significant milestone for the inhabitants of the High Health neighbourhood.” She further mentioned that these schemes will facilitate water management actions, aligning with the insular hydrological plan.
“The development of internal sanitation networks will be undertaken in the urban area,” the island president noted, “including the establishment of a separate network with new storm drains and the upgrading of drinking water supply pipes.” She concluded by emphasising that “these are crucial works that may go unnoticed but are fundamental to the daily lives of all individuals in this part of the health neighbourhood.”
Javier Rivero, Councillor for Works, remarked that “through the Infrastructure Area and the Santa Cruz Investment Programme, we are advancing these two projects for the urban revitalisation of this segment of the High Health neighbourhood.” He stated, “Consequently, universal accessibility between Güímar and Cornisa streets will be enhanced, and the Plaza de las 1,000 homes will be refurbished, addressing a total area of 11,000 m2 that has suffered from deterioration and lacks urban appeal, while also mitigating the existing sewer deficit.”
Zaida González, Councillor of the Health-La Salle district, remarked that “this is outstanding news for the residents of this area, as it resolves longstanding issues stemming from the presence of combined rainwater and wastewater networks, thereby complying with the insular hydrological plan.” She also highlighted “the additional execution aimed at improving universal accessibility throughout the environment, which will address the challenges related to essential services, ensuring that the developed urban space conforms to current regulations while also revitalising and enhancing this area in the High Health neighbourhood.”
