Tenerife Council declares strategic interest for new insular slaughterhouse project
Published: December 2, 2025|housing-and-infrastructure|Gobierno de Canarias
Tenerife Council Announces Planning for New Insular Slaughterhouse
The Tenerife Council has officially announced the start of planning for a new insular slaughterhouse, emphasizing its strategic importance for the local meat sector. This development aims to replace the current facilities in San CristĆ³bal de La Laguna with a modern complex equipped with the latest technology to meet new regulations and sector needs.
Project Details
- Located in El Ortigal
- 17,094-square-meter site
- Designed for cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs
- Space for future expansion
Planning and Community Engagement
- Comprehensive environmental assessments and public consultations
- A one-month window for residents to submit comments once the project's details are published
Goals and Promotion
The initiative underscores the importance of infrastructure to meet regulatory standards and boost economic growth.
- Aligns with Tenerifeās broader goals of modernizing infrastructure and supporting local agriculture and livestock industries
- Promoted by the islandās Department of Primary Sector and Animal Welfare
Stakeholder Involvement
- Public participation begins
- Stakeholders and residents will have an opportunity to influence the project's final development
- Aims to address community and environmental concerns while advancing Tenerifeās agricultural ambitions