Tenerife’s New Municipal Cooperation Plan for 2027-2031 Unveiled with €80 Million Investment
Tenerife’s government has announced a new Municipal Cooperation Plan for 2027-2031, allocating over €80 million—an increase of €20 million from the previous programme. The plan aims to enhance sanitation infrastructure and progress towards a zero-waste goal for the island’s coasts.
During a meeting of the Island Council’s Territorial Administration, President Rosa Dávila emphasised the commitment to strengthen collaboration with local councils, ensuring they have the resources for strategic investments to improve citizens’ quality of life.
Vice President Lope Afonso called the plan a significant step for the island, particularly in water management projects. Local representatives responded positively, with CIATT Secretary Francisco Linares noting the effectiveness and swiftness of this inter-administrative collaboration, which sets a solid foundation for the next eight years.
A key focus of the plan includes upgrading sanitation works to meet European standards. Additionally, a new resource distribution model will favour economically disadvantaged municipalities to ensure a fairer allocation of funding.
The plan was detailed by Sonia Hernández, the Councillor for Municipal Cooperation and Housing, who outlined distribution criteria, investment priorities, and objectives.
The meeting also showcased a study on the impact of the Canary Islands Development Fund (FDCAN), revealing it has mobilised over €1.139 billion, funded 2,734 projects, and implemented nearly 5,000 actions across the island. Economical consultant José Miguel González presented the findings, which Dávila hailed as evidence of FDCAN’s effectiveness in transforming Tenerife through planning, collaboration, and public investment.
She also highlighted the broad benefits of these projects, such as improved infrastructure and job creation, as tangible results of cooperation between the Council and local councils.
The session concluded with Finance Councillor Juan Carlos Pérez Frías discussing measures taken to mitigate the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict. Dávila stated that the Council is in close contact with affected sectors and is implementing solutions like monitoring fuel prices and supporting public transport costs, ensuring that families are not burdened by rising expenses.
“Our aim is to protect families from these increased costs while enhancing public transport and safeguarding municipalities’ investment capabilities,” she reaffirmed.
