2007 IDA Confer. brochure - Water Industry Network # ROPLANT

2007 IDA Confer. brochure - Water Industry Network # ROPLANT

IDA WORLD CONGRESS ON
DESALINATION AND WATER REUSE
CONVENTION CENTER MASPALOMAS
SPAIN
OCTOBER
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IDA GRAN CANARIA 2007
José Manuel Soria López
Presidente del Cabildo de Gran Canaria
The history of Gran Canaria tells of enchanted places
where water and forests made up a symphony of colors
and provided a paradise for living. More than 300 life
forms sprung up in the middle of the island. Thanks to
those water sources – the ravines were actually rivers
– permanent fonts in the island’s vast summit, which,
through their splendor, extended life throughout the wild
Dorames forest.
Five centuries have passed and our generation today
must come up with a commitment for Gran Canaria to
conserve and recycle our natural resources so that we can
show the island’s future generations how to protect the
environment and instill a culture of awareness of what this
island once was. It no doubt has to be a task of different
generations, but ours should be the one dedicated to set
precedents and spread the message for those who come
after us that they should also follow our path in pushing
for recycling.
Although it may be reiterated, this is the occasion that is
especially appropriate to underscore the close relationship
between forest, life and water. Our island presents a
special distinguishable case concerning this relationship.
With most of our underground resources drying up, which
could have had an immediate effect on the life forms
and the biodiversity, we made the decision years ago to
increase our water supplies through desalination.
The technologies involved in desalination have been in
use with great success and for more than 30 years are
being efficiently improved. Although for many years they
were only put to use in isolated cases, today they cover
more than 50 percent of our needs. Their effects on water
bearing supplies and biodiversity have provided us with
important and positive consequences.
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WHY IDA 2007 IN GRAN CANARIA
to hold the International Desalination Congress in 2007
After successful congresses in Singapore (2005), the
• First RO brackish water desalination plant for the agri-
Bahamas (2003), Bahrain (2001) and San Diego (1999),
culture (1976)
IDA decided to hold its International Desalination Con-
• First RO desalination racks fitted with energy recovery
gress in 2007 on the Island of Gran Canaria with good
devices or Francis turbines (1990)
reason. If people ask why this island, in the middle of
• Largest desalination plant in the world fitted with spiral
the Atlantic Ocean, in front of the Sahara Desert and
wound membranes (1990)
midway between America and Africa, you can say that
• Two manufacturers of pressure exchangers systems for
Gran Canaria was the site where Spain began its first
energy recovery in the islands (1999)
desalination project more than 35 years ago. This is also
Desalination accounts for 80 percent of the island’s total
where most of the country’s advances in the desalina-
domestic needs, including not only supplying potable
tion industry have taken place. What makes the island
water for the entire population but also for the 3 million
interesting for technicians to visit, as well as others, is
of tourists each year.
that Gran Canaria, the most populated of the Canary
Islands, relies heavily on desalination. With 1,555 squa-
The capital with over 400,000 inhabitants gets 95 per-
re kilometers and 850.000 inhabitants, desalination has
cent its water supplies from desalination. Agriculture,
given the island a high degree of development. It can
with over 1,300 banana plantations and 1,200 green-
be considered as a testing ground where all new desalination technologies have been introduced and improved
over the last 35 years. And because of the lack of power
resources, only the most efficient technologies can survive. In such a small and hilly territory, with over 60 high
dams and 1,700 deep wells, desalination has become the
most important potable water resource in the island, accounting for 40 percent of the total supplies for domestic, industrial and agricultural uses. Gran Canaria, with a
capacity to desalinate 150,000 m3/day of seawater, has
lead Spain in this sector since 1970 when the first large
desalination plant was built. Advanced technology that
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is being used around the world today has always been
houses, is highly dependent of desalinated water where
applied here first. Some milestones in RO desalination
not only quantity but also quality must be considered.
technology that can be mentioned are:
More than 150 small brackish desalination plants are su-
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pplying the irrigational needs of farmers. Tourism is fully
using, such as RO, distillation, EDR, and modern mem-
dependent on desalination. Where climate offers one of
branes tertiary treatments. We would like to share our
the best opportunities worldwide, with average annual
knowledge and experiences in the way we operate our
temperatures fluctuating between 18 and 25 degrees
systems, some under the most stringent conditions. We
centigrade, desalination has allowed the tourist industry
would also like to discuss how so many countries around
to grow from zero to becoming the most important sec-
the world, many of them not more than 100 miles away
tor in the island. The industry has never suffered becau-
from the islands, can overcome the scarcity of their
se of lack of water. Nevertheless, there are big concerns
water resources by implementing new technologies,
about the efficient use of water which means not only
and how to make citizens more aware of the difficulties
the need to generate new resources through desalina-
and high costs involved in producing water and convince
tion, but also to find ways to recycle as much waste as
them that it worth paying for it.
possible. In this way all agriculture is drip irrigated with
more than 90 percent efficiency. This means the use of
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regenerated water is produced in the main wastewater
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treatment plants of the island.
Tertiary treatments with UF and MF membranes have
also been implemented for the first time in Spain.
Through pipelines this water is used for landscaping, golf
courses and also on a larger scale in agriculture.
For all these reasons Gran Canaria offers the technical
visitor numerous opportunities to visit our desalination
plants and to study the kinds of technologies we are
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GRAN CANARIA ISLAND OF MEETINGS
The natural landscape, mixed with the mildness of
the island’s climate, offers unlimited possibilities for
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recreation making Gran Canaria an ideal place to organize
events. Gran Canaria is blessed with a wealth of natural
resources, most notably the 60 kilometers of beaches,
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ranging from the impressive Maspalomas beach, with
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its oasis of sand dunes right next to the sea, to the
concealed and unspoiled Güigüi beach, and the more
lively Las Canteras beach right in the capital. The beauty
of its landscapes, full of contrasts due to its volcanic
origin, offers unique scenarios that are completed by 32
protected areas and eight natural reserves.
The island’s mild climate and the absence of extreme
temperature variations make it possible to practice
practically any type of outdoor sports activity during any
time of the year.
COSMOPOLITAN VOCATION
Island culture is marked by events and international
festivals held throughout year. One that is worth pointing
out is The Canary Island Classical Music Festival, which
takes place during the months of January and February
and attracts the most important classical music talent
from around the world. The island also hosts the Opera
Festival, the Zarzuela Festival, Las Palmas de Gran
Canaria Theatre and Dance Festival, the International
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Jazz Festival and the International Cinema Festival of
Hotels: Gran Canaria offers a large selection of hotels.
Las Palmas. You can admire Gran Canaria’s aboriginal
There are 153,965 hotel beds available with 28,162 of
past by touring the numerous archaeological sites. Its
them in four-star and five–star hotels.
interesting architectural heritage filled with centuries of
history can be discovered by walking in the villages or
ISLAS CANARIAS CANARY ISLANDS
towns. Museums show their history, and the art centers
exhibit their artists’ works, including main trends in
universal art. The island’s culture is also revealed
through its rich natural patrimony, by its more than one
hundred endemic species, its traditional festivals, and
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Costa Meloneras
Maspalomas
its varied and special gastronomy, rich in tastes and
flavored through a bouquet wines.
Gran Canaria also boasts an extensive network of
shopping
areas,
complete
with
shops
that
offer
traditional local crafts. One of the biggest attractions of
island shopping is undeniably; the low duties that are
applied to certain imported goods, which means that
one can purchase products at prices that are between 10
and 30 percent lower than the rest of the country. Gran
Canaria has an extensive program of events throughout
the year, giving the island status as a meeting place for
many specialists and intellectuals who hold conferences
in these outstanding surroundings.
HOTEL
CENTRO COMERCIAL
HOSPITAL
ZONA VERDE
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MASPALOMAS
There are 17 kilometers of coastline with dunes, such as
opportunities and a great deal of entertainment spots
those that those that surround Maspalomas and Oasis,
available offering a great variety of things to do as well
an area of palms and wetlands where migratory birds
as many facilities to practice sports. The 6-kilometer long
come to flock. Costa Meloneras is a newly developed
fine, sandy beach stretches from Maspalomas to Playa
holiday destination with attractive hotels and a beautiful
del Inglés. The sand dunes cover some 400 hectares
promenade to the west of the Maspalomas lighthouse.
and can only be visited on foot or by camel, while the
Maspalomas lies on the southernmost tip of Grand
65-metre high Faro de Maspalomas lighthouse stands on
Canary. At first glance, Maspalomas appears to be a
the coast near the Oasis. This whole area has a highly
palm-ringed oasis with tropical vegetation on the edge of
developed tourist infrastructure, which gives visitors a
the sand dunes. It is a favored holiday resort with some
wide choice of recreational activities and entertainment.
very comfortable hotels and bungalows. The 18-hole
There are two Aquatic Theme Parks, a Western Town
Maspalomas Golf course is well known among golfers
and the lush, tropical Palmitos Park, where exotic birds
worldwide and the wonderful location of the course is
and flowers contrast wonderfully with the nearby empty
coveted. The 18-hole golf course at Salobre, built in
dunes, as well as a fascinating Aboriginal Theme Park.
2000, is not far away either. There are many shopping
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ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
As a complement to the
excursion programme
and inside the social
programme, the following
activities can be included:
• YACHT EXCURSION
• ADVENTURE SPORTS:
CLIMBING INTRODUCTION
MOUNTAIN BIKE
KAYAK
EQUESTRIAN EXCURSION
HIKING
ARCHERY INTRODUCTION
DIVING BAPTISM
SNORKELLING
MUNDO ABORIGEN
(ABORIGINAL WORLD)
CULTURAL VISITS
CAMEL RIDE
TRAVEL TO THE
BOTTOM OF THE SEA
WILD WEST NIGHT
JEEP SAFARI
Singular settings: Gran Canaria offers a wide range of possibilities, including historical and
modern buildings for those special social events.
An environment full of contrasts: Recreational pleasures are far from limited. From the
Dunes of Maspalomas and the cliffs on the west coast, you can also find leafy pines groves in
the center of the island. Golf, sea sports, hiking and the possibility of relaxing in one of the
health centers can all be done in summer as well as in winter.
History and culture: Gran Canaria is synonymous with the blending of cultures. The island
has a long legacy as a port for travelers. It is a society that has been opened to everyone that
arrives at its shores from beyond the seas. It has an extremely valuable archaeological, artistic,
architectural and ethnographic heritage complete with extensive cultural programs throughout
the year.
Gastronomy:
It has a rich and varied meat, sea, fruit and vegetable products, such as
different fish, cheeses, gofio, mojo, tropical fruits, etc. The traditional Canarian cuisine can
be fared in the wide range of restaurants that specialize in local gastronomic pleasure with
creativity and style.
There are more than one hundred companies involved in business tourism, with many years
of experienced and supported by the best professionals of the sector who can guarantee the
success of your event.
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1 Campo de Golf Maspalomas -- An exceptional par-73 course, it boasts magnificent facilities for playing golf.
Located in the Maspalomas resort of Gran Canaria island, the course is surrounded by a landscape of dunes, palm
trees and beaches. It was designed by Mackenzie Rose and first opened in 1968. It features an innovative two-storey
driving range with range beyond 300 meters. It also includes a putting and pitching green, golf cart rental services
and an excellent restaurant and snack bar in the club house.
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2 Salobre Golf & Resort -- Two golf courses, both with 36 holes, the courses have a total range of 6,145 meters
or about 6.760 yards. This is a par-71, divided in four par-5 holes, nine par-4 holes and five par-3 holes. The
course is integrated in a very typical environment in the south of the island. There are elevated greens that have
some spectacular views of the sea and mountains. The contrast from the green of the golf course with the desert
environment is also breath-taking. Thanks to its design, the Resort not only promises a challenge but a good time for
players at any level.
3 Real Club de Golf – Bandama Real Club de Golf (Par 71) is located in Bandama, 15 minutes away from the
island’s capital, Las Palmas. Founded in 1891, it is Spain’s oldest golf club. Mackenzie Ross, who designed the course
in Maspalomas, also came up with a challenging 18-hole course here. During weekends and holidays, the course is
reserved for members only.
4 El Cortijo – Club de Campo Halfway to the airport, EL CORTIJO CLUB DE CAMPO is located near the city of Telde
and only 6.4 kilometers from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on the motorway GC-1. The country club concept gives El
Cortijo a family club flavor by offering different activities such as golf, tennis, horseback riding and swimming. The
club is built over 60 hectares of land.
5 Meloneras Golf, the first golf course situated directly at the seaside.
MELONERAS GOLF is an exclusive course situated in the tourist resort of Meloneras coast in the south of Gran Canaria
where golf fans can enjoy a real oasis of palm trees, lakes and ponds with a privileged situation and spectacular views
of the Atlantic Ocean. This new sports centre with 18 holes and par 71 is especially outstanding due to its unique
location with several holes beside the sea. Designed by Ron Kirby from the U.S., has got an extension of 520.000
square metres. It has been configured as a highly technical sports centre making it ideal for the organisation of great
international tournaments and championships. Its design allows golf players with different playing levels to enjoy
playing a round on it. The golf course has got four starting tees per hole, making it very attractive for professional
players as well as amateurs.
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CONVENTION CENTER
MASPALOMAS
General Services:
Location:
The building has a Business Center, VIP Room,
Maspalomas Conference Center is
press room and information modules. A staff of
located in one of the most important
professionals will serve you at the cafeteria and
tourist areas of south of the island,
restaurant, which is located on an expansive sun-
just few meters away from the Dunes
lit terrace, an ideal place for celebrating lunches
natural reserve.
and formal dinners while enjoying the climate
and the charms of this beautiful area of Gran
Canaria.
Description:
Technical Services:
The Convention Center of Maspalomas is a multifunctional
The avant-garde technology of the building guarantees
building with a surface area of 14,000 square meters. It
the success of any event: advanced video conference
has 24 conference halls, comprising a total area of 9,264
systems, simultaneous interpretation, interactive parti-
square meters. It is worth pointing out the “Maspalomas”
cipation, computerized accreditation, in addition to the
Big Hall. Its particular layout allows access to the hall
latest generation of digital screens and sound systems,
from different parts of the building and it can be adapted
among other features. It also has an Information Center
to any particular need due to electronic screens and mo-
which provides any kind of information related to the
bile scenarios.
building or to the event that is going on.
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Gran Hotel
Villa del Conde
HOTELS IN THE SOUTH OF GRAN CANARIA.
10H Playa
Meloneras Palace
Gran Hotel
Costa Meloneras
Riu Grand Palace
Maspalomas Oasis
H10 PLAYA MELONERAS PALACE *****
The hotel is situated on Meloneras beach, giving fantas-
MASPALOMAS
tic views of the coast. It has 350 rooms, two large swim-
Maspalomas offers a big selection of hotels where you
ming pools with waterfalls and wide landscape areas,
can combine relaxation with work meetings. Business
three restaurants, including an à la carte service, several
conventions, seminars, national and international con-
bars and a nightclub.
gresses can be held in any numerous hotels that are
equipped for these type of events. With the most up-to-
GRAN HOTEL COSTA MELONERAS ****
date infrastructure and accommodation to please visitors
Located in the southern part of Gran Canaria, directly in
from anywhere in the world, these hotels are located in
front of the ocean, this hotel is highlighted by its traditio-
the south of the island. Four-star and five–star hotels
nal Canarian architecture, providing a unique confluence
with available conference centers for any event are de-
of water, light and color. The hotel offers luxurious rooms
tailed below.
decorated with fine woods and complete facilities and
equipment for meetings, in addition to its first-class
food. The “Gran Spa Corallium Costa Meloneras” is one
GRAN HOTEL VILLA DEL CONDE *****
of the biggest in Europe.
This hotel is located in the southern part of the island
right on the coast, 800 meters away from the Maspalo-
RIU GRAND PALACE MASPALOMAS OASIS *****
mas beach and 300 meters from the Meloneras beach.
The hotel is located on Maspalomas beach smack in
The hotel style reflects the traditional Canarian archi-
the center of a tropical area which covers much of the
tecture, highlighted by the impressing reception lobby,
south of Gran Canaria. The Hotel Riu Maspalomas is
which was adapted from one of the most ancient and
unique because of its location and great facilities. The
traditional Gran Canarian churches. There is are 34,000
hotel offers events organizer first class service in one
square meters of tropical gardens.
of the most impressive landscapes of Gran Canaria.