New Permit Application for Villa del Conde Resort & Thalasso on Gran Canaria

Project Details

• The Gran Canaria Island Council has announced a new permit application submitted by Megahotel Faro, S.L.
• The application seeks approval to drill:
  • Two seawater intake wells
  • Two wastewater discharge wells
• Purpose:
  • To enhance the hotel’s water management
  • Support sustainability efforts amidst ongoing water scarcity in the region

Public Review Process

• Residents and local authorities have 20 days from the publication date to review the project dossier
• Location for review:

  Gran Canaria Water Resources Office

Context and Significance

• Highlights ongoing efforts by tourist establishments on the island to adapt to water resource challenges
• Emphasizes the balance between development and environmental sustainability
• Underscores the importance of water rights management in a tourist hotspot where resource stress is a growing issue

Government Measures

• Reflects the government’s transparency measures
• Allows public scrutiny, which is vital in a community heavily reliant on tourism and hospitality services