13.6 million euros for Puerto del Rosario’s new treatment plant
The Canary Islands Government, the Cabildo of Fuerteventura and the Puerto del Rosario City Council have signed an agreement to expand the capital’s wastewater treatment plant (EDAR).
Agreement and Funding
Manuel Miranda, the regional government’s counselor, signed the pact on Monday together with Lola García, president of the Cabildo, and David de Vera, mayor of Puerto del Rosario. The new facility will be built on land ceded by the municipality and will meet the capital’s growing demand for water regeneration and sludge dehydration.
The Island Water Council pledged to prioritise the administrative authorisations required for the project, while the Canary Islands Government committed 13.6 million euros, to be paid in three instalments up to 2027, to finance the expansion.
Project Scope
The collaboration agreement aims to double the plant’s capacity from its current level to 6,000 m³ per day. The upgrade will:
- Mitigate the impact of intense rain episodes.
- Ensure compliance with current regulations on wastewater treatment, discharge and reuse.
- Incorporate advanced biological treatment processes that deliver higher‑quality effluent.
- Add a tertiary treatment stage to increase the volume of regenerated water available for non‑potable uses such as irrigation of green areas, thereby easing pressure on conventional water resources.
- Reduce marine discharges and the amount of solid waste generated.
The works are slated for a 20‑month execution period once the contract is awarded, and will involve a comprehensive expansion of the treatment lines and the installation of more efficient, reliable depuration systems.
Key Statements
“The project is a strategic action to modernise the hydraulic infrastructure of the municipality and guarantee an efficient, safe and sustainable management of the integral water cycle in Fuerteventura,” said Manuel Miranda. He added that the existing plant is unsustainable given current and future demand, and that the upgrade will double treatment capacity while meeting all regulatory standards.
“Hydraulic works remain the top priority of this Cabildo. From the island corporation we continue to drive important projects that will definitively improve the situation,” emphasized Lola García, president of the Cabildo. She also highlighted the need for a desalination plant in the island’s south and ongoing efforts to optimise the water cycle, sanitation and treatment.
“This day is crucial for the municipality because it will reverse the current bottleneck in wastewater treatment and sanitation, which has been a limiting factor for urban development in the island’s capital,” noted David de Vera, mayor of Puerto del Rosario.
The expansion will thus provide a modern, resilient wastewater treatment solution that supports both environmental protection and the island’s future growth.