San Bartolomé de Tirajana City Council Approves Environmental Declaration for Sector 13, El Tablero

Overview

The San Bartolomé de Tirajana City Council approved the Strategic Environmental Declaration for the partial plan of Sector 13, El Tablero, as part of its General Urban Development Plan.

This step allows the project to move forward toward final approval, which will enable urban development in this area near Maspalomas.

Plan Objectives and Evaluation

• The plan aims to extend and improve the existing neighborhood with a new, well-ordered urban mesh that connects seamlessly to El Tablero.
• Several alternatives were evaluated, with the selected option favoring a coherent grid layout that promotes social cohesion and urban harmony.

Environmental Impact

• Environmental assessments show that this development will have minimal impact on valuable natural areas.
• Most concerns are centered around soil degradation resulting from past agricultural abandonment and urbanization.

Regulatory and Technical Considerations

• Key government agencies, including defense, transport, and environmental bodies, have reviewed and provided conditions to ensure compliance with aviation, maritime, and conservation regulations.
• The plan must address:
  • Aircraft safety zones around the Gando Air Base.
  • The maritime influence zone.
  • Other technical considerations.

Significance

Overall, this development advances urban growth while emphasizing environmental safeguarding and infrastructure integration, making it a significant milestone for residents and local authorities aiming for sustainable expansion of the area.