Final Phase of Puerto del Rosario Laminating Depot Construction

Manuel Miranda stresses that the new infrastructure will prevent spills, improve the reuse of treated water, and reinforce the hydraulic system’s capacity.

The Councillor for Territorial Policy, Territorial Cohesion and Water of the Government of the Canary Islands, Manuel Miranda, visited the construction site of the laminated reservoir linked to the Puerto del Rosario Wastewater Treatment Plant (EDAR). The project is a strategic upgrade for the capital’s sanitation and treatment system and is slated for completion before next summer.

During the visit—attended by the mayor of the municipality, David de Vera, and the municipal services councillor, David de León—Miranda highlighted the significance of a €1.5 million investment that will:

“regulate the flow of wastewater reaching the treatment plant, prevent discharge episodes when the facility reaches its capacity limit, and optimise the use of regenerated water for reuse.”

He added that continuous monitoring of the works is essential because the project will:

• Strengthen the safety and efficiency of the hydraulic system on an island especially sensitive to water management.
• Enhance daily operation of the treatment plant and prepare the system for the capacity increase planned with the future plant expansion.

The laminated reservoir works, driven by the Canary Islands’ Directorate General of Water, mark the completion of two large regulating tanks and their associated treatment and control installations. This will improve the plant’s routine performance and set the stage for the upcoming expansion.

Miranda also noted that the Government of the Canary Islands has just tendered the expansion of the Puerto del Rosario treatment plant, a complementary project that will modernise the facility and raise its treatment capacity to 6,000 m³ per day.

“The government’s priority is to keep advancing essential hydraulic infrastructures to guarantee proper water treatment, promote reuse, and meet the current and future needs of Fuerteventura,” the councillor said.

He praised the collaboration among the regional executive, the Cabildo of Fuerteventura, the Island Water Council, and the Puerto del Rosario City Council, which has helped unlock and accelerate these priority actions for the island.

Statements from Local Officials

• Mayor David de Vera:

  “A few months ago we announced that this laminated reservoir was an indispensable step to modernise the municipality’s sanitation network. Today we can confirm that the works are entering their final phase. The last conditioning tasks are underway, including peripheral urbanisation and the installation of pumping, aeration, and screening equipment.”
  “Soon, Puerto del Rosario will have a key infrastructure that ensures more efficient and responsible water management, in line with the urban growth we are experiencing.”

• Municipal Services Councillor David de León:

  “When we talked about optimising the EDAR’s operation and minimising unwanted discharges, it was not a future promise—it is already a reality in progress.”
  “We are currently finishing the pumping chamber that will drive the laminated water from the reservoir to the treatment plant, as well as the relief and drainage systems. This infrastructure, which receives raw water from many pumping stations, will regulate flow gradually, avoiding overloads and directly improving the municipality’s environmental quality.”
  “The final phase, peripheral urbanisation, will give the definitive finish to a work that impacts the quality of life of all citizens.”

These developments signal a major step forward for water management on Fuerteventura, promising a more resilient and sustainable hydraulic network for the island’s residents.