The inauguration, which took place this Wednesday, was attended by the mayor of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and the delegate of the Spanish Government in the Canary Islands. This project has transformed two longitudinal strips on the slopes bordering the neighborhood, creating natural areas thanks to an investment of 404,731.49 euros.
Funding comes from the Spanish Government's Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, managed through the Biodiversity Foundation and with NextGenerationEU European funds. The project, named 'Renaturalization Space in the Hoya Andrea neighborhood,' has allowed the planting of over 200 native and endemic trees and shrubs, such as dragon trees, tamarisks, junipers, barbuzanos, bloodwoods, and guaydil.
Technical managers from Geursa, the company overseeing the intervention, highlighted the use of natural materials like wood, rock, and natural stone in almost 90% of the construction. Rustic and basic furniture was chosen to minimize impact, creating transit spaces designed for public enjoyment and with educational value for schools.
Additionally, the project has incorporated elements to enhance biodiversity, such as insect hotels for pollinator species and bird shelters, distributed along the two paths. The initiative also included the rehabilitation of existing trails on both slopes with natural materials, incorporating safety elements and wooden handrails.
Five informative panels about the local biodiversity and its thematic routes have been installed, along with rest areas featuring wooden benches and waste bins. The city council noted that the Tamaraceite-Ciudad Alta Green Corridor will have an approximate length of 12 kilometers and involves the renaturalization of 459,016 square meters.
“"This project will allow us to enjoy nature in the heart of the city, in the urban environment of Las Palmas and Gran Canaria, and by doing so, it provides not only great environmental and landscape value but also significant educational and pedagogical value."
“"It will represent an important transformation of the city, making it more pleasant, closer to the natural assets we have in the Canary Islands."
Of the seven projects tendered for the corridor, two are already completed (Hoya Andrea and Lagartario), three are proposed for award (Los Tarahales, Las Torres, and Barranco de La Ballena), one is in the offer reception phase (the green connector network), and one has been declared void (La Mayordomía).
