PSOE of Fuerteventura Supports Investment in Fishing Shelter
The PSOE (Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party) of Fuerteventura has recently expressed its backing for an investment of 200,000 euros aimed at enhancing the fishing shelter in El Cotillo. While this financial injection is being celebrated, the party has been vocal in denouncing the lack of progress regarding the Tarajalejo dock, which has been effectively stalled since 2022 despite serious structural damage being reported in its underwater framework.
Collaborative Consensus for Improvement in El Cotillo
The socialist party emphasized that the recent agreement facilitating improvements in El Cotillo was made possible through the joint efforts of the Departments of Agriculture, Livestock, Fishing, and Food Sovereignty and Public Works, Housing, and Mobility. However, they criticize these same institutions for not acting with similar urgency to resolve the issues surrounding the southern dock.
Three Years of Stalemate at Tarajalejo
José Cabrera, the secretary of Municipal Politics, Primary Sector, Food, and Food Sovereignty for the PSOE in Fuerteventura, pointed out that the bid process for repairing the Tarajalejo dock has been deserted for over three years. Since then, he claims, “the Government of the Canary Islands has neither updated the necessary budget nor reactivated the process to ensure the structural safety of the dock.”
Cabrera is dismayed at the lack of action from the regional government, as the problems were recognized back in 2022 and have directly impacted both the operability of the shelter and public safety. He stressed, “Political management must solve problems, not entrench them,” highlighting that defects such as underwater cavities continue to present a potential hazard.
A Critical Infrastructure in Need of Attention
The Tarajalejo dock serves both fishing and recreational vessels and is crucial for both residents and visitors. The PSOE warns that the ongoing neglect compromises vital elements such as railings, access paths, pavement, and, most importantly, the structure of the dock itself. Cabrera raised an important question: “Is Puertos Canarios aware of this entirely predictable situation?” He underscores that the public entity falls under the remit of the Department of Public Works and notes that Fuerteventura contributes considerable revenue to the regional port system, which, in his view, “is not being reinvested in the island.”
Calls for Immediate Action
The PSOE of Fuerteventura is urging the Government of the Canary Islands to apply the same sense of urgency seen in El Cotillo to address the Tarajalejo situation. They are advocating for updates to the budget and for the prompt resumption of the bidding process for repair work. The objective is clear: prevent further deterioration of the infrastructure and ensure the safety of the local population.
