The works will soon be put out to tender and will make it possible to modernize the network to increase its efficiency and flow rate.M
The Consorcio de Abastecimiento de Aguas a Fuerteventura (CAAF) has held today an informative meeting with neighbors and neighbors of Altavista neighborhood, in the municipality of Tuineje, in order to publicize the details of the renovation works of the distribution network of drinking water in the area. A project promoted by CAAF, at the request of the neighbors themselves, planning to put it out to tender soon to start the works.
The Library of Gran Tarajal has hosted this briefing. The President of the Cabildo of Fuerteventura, Lola García, and the Water Councilor, Adargoma Hernández, announced the necessary actions of a fundamental project to replace all the existing pipe sections in the current distribution network, which is obsolete. The mayoress of Tuineje, Candelaria Umpiérrez, as well as the manager and technical staff of CAAF also took part in the meeting.
As explained Lola Garcia, “within the actions planned to improve water supply on the island, a great effort is made to renew the distribution networks to ensure the necessary flows between the north, center and south of Fuerteventura”.
In the case of the Altavista network, the CAAF is investing more than 300,000 euros, replacing a network that is obsolete, ensuring adequate service in the area. Once started, the works will have an execution period of six months, “hoping to put them out to tender very soon”, according to the Water Councilor, Adargoma Hernández.
The island councilor also highlighted the coordination with the Municipality of Tuineje, which has made it possible to plan the works efficiently, while continuing to promote important hydraulic infrastructures to guarantee an efficient distribution throughout the island territory.
The mayoress, Candelaria Umpiérrez, thanked the Cabildo for having listened to the demand of the neighbors, and highlighted the commitment of the City Council of Tuineje with the projects of the CAAF, “as part of the Consortium”.
The population of the Altavista neighborhood has grown progressively, so the network has become obsolete. Some old sections do not have sufficient diameter to adequately supply the area. For this reason, the current network will be replaced by PVC pipes, a more modern material that will reduce possible cuts and maintenance costs, with a suitable diameter that will allow an increase in flow. The project includes a reorganization of the networks, with burying of pipes that are in sight, and beautification of manholes and other elements.
In addition, along the entire network, valves will be installed to allow for proper management of faults, allowing cuts to be made by sections, so that repairs will be carried out without requiring cuts in other sections or areas.
