The municipality of Arona, located in the south of Tenerife, is set to be the focal point of some of the most ambitious and significant projects on the island in the coming years. Recently, the Partial Plan for El Mojón has been unlocked, paving the way for the construction of housing, hotels, and parks, among other developments. Furthermore, it will also address the construction of the southern train, improvements to the port, and the undergrounding of the Las Chayofitas Avenue.
In light of this list of planned projects, the Councillor for Territorial Planning, José Miguel Ruano, asserts that “an integrated approach between municipal policies and the Cabildo of Tenerife is essential.” This is due to the “set of decisions of great significance” that must be implemented in the coming years.
A New City
The recent unlocking of the Partial Plan for El Mojón aims to build 8,900 tourist beds through four hotels, as well as constructing private housing. Currently, the council is in the process of receiving the partial plan and anticipates obtaining the necessary licenses in the following year.
However, the plan must still undergo territorial analysis by the Cabildo of Tenerife to ensure compliance with tourism sector regulations, according to the Tourism Councillor, Lope Afonso. The total investment for the entire plan is estimated at 4 billion euros and is expected to significantly change mobility in the municipality, considering that the projects included are projected to generate considerable movement in the area.
Roads to be Underground
As such, mobility is a fundamental aspect in the preliminary planning advised by Ruano. With the push for the construction of the southern train, Los Cristianos will host one of its stations, potentially restructuring a portion of the traffic. The Cabildo is also promoting the construction of the future interchange, which will result in numerous roadworks in the surrounding areas.
For instance, the island institution is advocating for the partial undergrounding of Juan Carlos I Avenue, which has been requested from the Canary Islands Government, while the island corporation will handle the undergrounding of Las Chayofitas Avenue. “These are a series of decisions of considerable importance where collaboration between the Arona City Council, the Cabildo of Tenerife, and the Canary Islands Government is imperative,” Ruano explains.
Coordination also extends to the developments regarding the port of Los Cristianos. Although a decision on expanding the dock has yet to be made, the state plans to construct a new terminal and build two new parking levels for vehicles. Additionally, there are proposals for a subterranean access to the port area, “aimed at eliminating the left turn that currently congests entry and poses a risk to traffic,” according to state information.
