The budget for the Department of Territorial Policy, Territorial Cohesion, and Water for 2027 will reach 107.5 million euros. Of this amount, 40.1 million will be allocated to hydraulic infrastructure and 35.7 million to strengthening prevention and response capabilities for emergencies. This was announced by the department's minister, Manuel Miranda, during his appearance before a parliamentary commission.
Compared to the 111 million euros in 2026, the 2027 budget represents a 3.2% reduction. This difference is due to the absence of 7.4 million euros from the Next Generation EU funds. Excluding this extraordinary financing, the budget increases by 3.3%, from 103.6 million in 2026 to 107.5 million in 2027. The minister highlighted the consistent year-on-year increase in the Department's own resources and recalled the pending state contribution of 20 million euros for the integral water cycle.
Miranda emphasized the objective of "moving towards a more balanced Canary Islands, where all islands and all municipalities have the resources they need."
The Directorate General of Water will receive 40.1 million euros, 6.8% more than in 2026. Projects include 4.5 million for the wastewater treatment plant in Puerto del Rosario (Fuerteventura), three million for improving reservoirs in Lanzarote, and 878,239 euros for supply works in La Graciosa. In Tenerife, 4.44 million are earmarked for the San Blas wastewater pumping station in Candelaria. Funds are also allocated for works in La Gomera (Vallehermoso, Valle Gran Rey), Gran Canaria (El Conde dam), and La Palma (El Paso, Puerto Naos, and El Remo). In El Hierro, 2.5 million are designated for the Artero reservoir in Frontera. Additionally, 3.6 million are allocated for seawater intake boreholes, 1.28 million for hydrological plans, and 130,000 euros for the future desalination plant in southern Fuerteventura.
The Emergencies budget will grow by 6.4%, reaching 35.7 million euros, aimed at improving air assets, expanding human resources, and strengthening collaboration with island emergency consortia. This includes 2.5 million to expand the helicopter contract (providing seven aircraft) and five million for the consortia of Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and Lanzarote. Also planned are 426,000 euros for four temporary technicians and campaigns for fire and drowning prevention.
The Directorate General of Territorial Planning will have 12.6 million euros, intended for subsidies to municipalities for updating their planning instruments and for supplementary plans. The Vice-Ministry of Territorial Planning and Demographic Challenge will have 4.9 million to support less populated municipalities. The Canary Agency for Environmental Protection will manage 11.2 million, including 2.02 million for landfill sealing.
