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Government Appoints New Official to Lead Public Building Rehabilitation Projects in the Canary Islands

Published: September 29, 2025|housing-and-infrastructure|Gobierno de Canarias

Appointment of Manuel Bueno Cabrera as Head of Public Building Rehabilitation Projects

Overview

The Canary Islands' Department of Finance and European Union Relations has officially appointed Manuel Bueno Cabrera as the new head responsible for public building rehabilitation projects.

This appointment follows a competitive public selection process announced earlier in May 2025. Cabrera, a career civil servant with expertise in engineering and technology, will oversee projects aimed at restoring and improving government-owned buildings across the region.

Objectives and Focus

  • Upgrading infrastructure
  • Ensuring more sustainable, energy-efficient public buildings

His appointment reflects ongoing efforts to:

  • Upgrade infrastructure
  • Improve regional facilities

Implementation Details

  • Cabrera will start his new role within:
    • Three days if he resides on the same island
    • Within a month if he lives elsewhere

Significance

This move is part of a broader initiative to:

  • Strengthen public project management
  • Improve regional facilities

Impact on Residents and Expats

This appointment matters because it signals continued investment in local infrastructure, which can improve public services and the quality of public spaces.

It also:

  • Showcases the region’s commitment to transparency and merit-based appointments
  • Reinforces good governance amid Spain’s decentralized political system