Fuerteventura Allocates €250,000 for the Restoration of Saladar de Jandía and Demolition of the Old Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Cabildo has approved a significant project aimed at the environmental regeneration of the southern area of Fuerteventura. With a budget of nearly €250,000, this initiative is part of the broader Tourist Sustainability Plan called ‘Fuerte por naturaleza’. Tragsa, a public company, will execute the project within the next year, focusing on naturalizing the Saladar de Jandía while rehabilitating the surrounding area along the playa del Matorral, prioritizing the use of native flora.
The plan includes dismantling the aging wastewater treatment plant situated along the Matorral beach, an essential step aimed at rehabilitating the entire area with native plants.
A Year to Erase Concrete Footprints
Infrastructure counselor Blas Acosta has positively assessed the transition from administrative phases to actual implementation on the ground. The restoration works are set to take a maximum of one year and aim to recover the original elevation and geomorphology of the land previously occupied by the treatment facility.
This initiative is meticulously designed to comply with environmental and technical conditions, as it involves intervention in an area defined as extremely sensitive from a natural standpoint. This action marks a milestone for southern Fuerteventura, enhancing its profile as a sustainable tourist destination.
Revegetation with Local Species
Following the removal of the treatment plant’s structure, attention will shift towards revegetating the area using plant species indigenous to this coastal ecosystem. The project plans to introduce Chenoleoides tomentosa, Salsola vermiculata, and Tetraena fontanesii, alongside three specimens of Tamarix canariensis.
Lola García, the Cabildo’s president, emphasizes the importance of preserving this site, recognized as one of the most significant areas of scientific interest in the Canary Islands. This measure secures the integrity and conservation status of what is known as the Public Maritime-Terrestrial Domain.
Sustainable Tourism and European Funding
Tourism counselor Marlene Figueroa highlights the visually positive impact this project will have on the destination. Apart from improving tourism quality, it also brings clear environmental advantages for the island and enhances the quality of life for its residents.
The project, developed in collaboration with the Ayuntamiento de Pájara, is financed by the Next Generation EU funds, supported by the Government of Spain and aided by the Government of the Canary Islands. This collaborative effort signifies a step towards sustainable development, emphasizing the community’s commitment to environmental preservation and tourism enhancement.
