Safety concerns after beachfront promenade collapses in Gran Canaria

A beachfront promenade in Gran Canaria is to undergo a safety assessment after sections collapsed onto La Laja beach.

Las Palmas council has commissioned a technical report to establish the condition of the promenade and identify any areas that could be dangerous for pedestrians.

The assessment will also recommend the work needed to remove fallen material from the beach and deal with any sections at risk of collapse.

Once the report is complete, the council says it intends to arrange urgent safety work in coordination with Spain’s coastal authority, which is responsible for the area.

The council says the coastal authority has indicated that it does not have the capacity to carry out the work itself. Any intervention by the council will therefore need the authority’s agreement.

After the immediate safety concerns have been addressed, the council plans to draw up a project for the longer-term rehabilitation of the promenade.

No date has yet been announced for the work to begin.