The Cabildo of Lanzarote continues with the Coastal Cleaning Employment Plan, aimed at caring for, maintaining and beautifying the island, and which is part of the Cuidando Lanzarote initiative. Thanks to this project, which began in the Órzola area and will continue this week at Playa del Cable, in Arrecife, up to 60 tons of waste have been removed from the island's coastline so far this year.
The president of the Cabildo, Oswaldo Betancort, stresses the importance of this plan, “which not only seeks to improve the image and aesthetics of Lanzarote, but also has a direct impact on the employability of the local population. This cleaning is essential to preserve the natural beauty of our island, and reinforces our commitment to maintaining sustainability and care in Lanzarote,” he says.
For her part, the Minister of Employment, Ascensión Toledo, values the progress of the plan and the impact it is having on improving the working conditions of residents of the island. “This project takes care of Lanzarote and impacts the island's economy, especially in sectors that promote sustainability and respect for our environment,” she says.
In this stage, 23 people have been hired, including one manager, three drivers and 19 laborers. These works are being carried out by the company Activa Lanzarote, and have a budget of 1,772,979 euros.
Cuidando Lanzarote Project
The Cuidando Lanzarote cleaning plan is divided into eight work lots, which cover different areas for the maintenance and improvement of the island. This project has an investment of more than 12.5 million euros, financed by the FDCAN funds, and has allowed the hiring of 158 people.
In addition, this initiative promotes labor inclusion, since two lots are destined to the hiring of people with disabilities.
Among the actions planned for the different lots, is the removal of plastics and waste in the area of the island's landfill and the conditioning of roads and trails in the seven municipalities of Lanzarote.
In this same line, work is carried out in public and rural spaces, as well as conservation work in sensitive and protected areas such as the surroundings of Guatiza or Mala, the Los Volcanes Natural Park, as well as the natural spaces of La Geria or the Volcán de la Corona, among other places.