Arona Council is looking at options to relocate its municipal vehicle compound due to severe overcrowding at the current site on Camino de Las Madrigueras, next to the Antonio Domínguez Alfonso stadium in the centre of Playa Las Americas.
The issue was addressed during the latest council meeting, where the urgent need for action was highlighted due to the increasing number of abandoned vehicles on public roads being taken to the compound, which currently holds approximately 566 vehicles.
The council stressed that the accumulation of derelict cars not only reduces availability of parking but also "degrades the image of the municipality and creates health and safety issues." They added that the situation at the compound has slowed down vehicle removal, increasing the problem.
Councillor for Works and Infrastructure, Héctor Timoteo Reyes, revealed that the council is actively searching for a larger plot of land to relocate the depot. He also said that the council is already implementing several measures including an online platform for reporting abandoned vehicles.
The council's proposed solutions included expanding the existing depot, creating more room, and prioritising the scrapping of vehicles with completed administrative processes to alleviate congestion.
Reyes acknowledged the compound's current capacity issues and announced that at least 30 vehicles would be removed this month. Additionally, the council has requested local courts to expedite legal proceedings for vehicles involved in judicial processes.
Discussions on how best to manage abandoned vehicles and improve the efficiency of the depot are expected to continue.
