Puerto del Rosario nears completion of the lamination tank at the wastewater plant

Manuel Miranda, the Canary Islands Government’s Minister of Territorial Policy, Territorial Cohesion and Water, visited the construction site of the lamination tank linked to the Puerto del Rosario Wastewater Treatment Plant (EDAR). The facility is a strategic infrastructure aimed at improving the capital’s sanitation and water‑treatment system.

Key Officials on Site

“The works will prevent illegal discharges, optimise the reuse of treated water and reinforce the capacity of the municipal hydraulic system,” said Minister Miranda during the visit, which was also attended by Mayor David de Vera and Municipal Services Councillor David de León.

Project Overview

• The project is driven by the Canary Islands Government’s Directorate General of Water.
• Estimated investment: €1.5 million.
• Completion is scheduled before next summer.

The lamination tank will regulate the flow of wastewater entering the treatment plant, avoiding overloads when the facility reaches its capacity limit and enabling better use of regenerated water.

Technical Details

Minister Miranda explained that the works finalize two large regulating vessels and several treatment and control installations. These upgrades will improve the daily operation of the EDAR and prepare the system for the capacity increase expected with the plant’s future expansion.

“The regional government has recently tendered the expansion of the Puerto del Rosario treatment plant, a complementary action that will raise treatment capacity to 6,000 m³ per day,” he added.

Collaboration

Miranda highlighted the cooperation among the Canary Islands Government, the Fuerteventura Island Council, the Island Water Council, and the Puerto del Rosario City Council to push forward infrastructure deemed a priority for the island.

Current Work Phase

Mayor David de Vera noted that the works are already in their final stage, focusing on peripheral urbanisation and the installation of pumping, aeration and screening equipment.

Councillor David de León detailed that the pumping room—responsible for moving laminated water from the tank to the treatment plant—is being completed, along with relief and drainage systems that will allow a gradual flow regulation and minimise spill risks.

Expected Benefits

The municipality stresses that the project will advance more efficient water management, better suited to the town’s urban growth.