The Insular Water Council of Gran Canaria (CIAGC) has begun cleaning and clearing work in the channels of the Las Garzas and Guía ravines, responding to a request from the Guía City Council. The intervention aims to remove dense vegetation posing a risk to adjacent residential areas as summer approaches.
This action follows a technical report from the Urban Planning Department, led by José Manuel Santana, which warned of imminent fire and flood hazards due to the accumulation of invasive species like fountain grass and giant reed.
Operatives from the island body are working on the peri-urban sections of both ravines, bordering the historic center and various municipal facilities. Tasks include selective clearing, removal of dry biomass, and control of these invasive species according to relevant environmental protocols.
José Manuel Santana, the Urban Planning councilor, publicly thanked the prompt and effective response from the Insular Water Council and the Cabildo of Gran Canaria, calling it an example of inter-administrative cooperation that allows for swift action where municipal resources are insufficient.
The councilor emphasized that the government's absolute priority is the safety of residents near the watercourses. He explained that the municipal technician's report was unequivocal about the danger posed by the density of reeds and fountain grass in these peri-urban areas, and that this emergency intervention provides peace of mind and a safer environment.
Finally, the head of Urban Planning stated that the City Council will maintain active surveillance and establish a control plan to prevent invasive species from re-colonizing the ravines surrounding the historic center.
