The intense rains from storm Therese in March caused significant damage to the Guiniguada Ravine, washing away vegetation and mud, and even leaving vehicles trapped. The Las Palmas de Gran Canaria City Council is finalizing the recovery works for the channel and the pedestrian and cycle path.
The Department of Strategic Development, led by Gemma Martínez Soliño, plans to start the works in the last quarter of the year with a budget of 901,004 euros. The first phase will focus on the urgent adaptation of the path, which became impassable, in the section between Maipez and Pambaso.
Subsequently, the removal of invasive species such as fountain grass, giant reed, and castor bean will be addressed, as they have proliferated and pose a risk of blockages and floods. The objective is to restore the original ecosystem of the ravine.
Reforestation will be carried out with native and endemic species. The Canary Island date palm will play a prominent role, especially in humid areas, while on the slopes, the thermophilous forest will be recovered with species like the wild olive, mastic, or mocán.
The project also includes hydrographic stabilization works to curb erosion against future runoff, following the large amount of stones and mud carried away by the March flood.
These works, which will be executed with the Department's own funds, are being prioritized after the damage caused by Therese, although they were part of the Comprehensive Action Plan (PAI). Other planned works, such as the rehabilitation of heritage elements, remain pending.
The City Council has already carried out emergency works at the Pambaso environmental center, reinforcing walls and improving paths damaged by the storm.
