» All the docks will become floating, thus ensuring greater adaptation of this infrastructure to the effects of climate change such as flooding or rising sea levels
» While the work lasts, which will last for a year, the Port Olímpic will continue to operate
The Port Olímpic is launching a new phase of work to adapt its maritime infrastructure. Once the transformation process that has made possible the recovery of more than 20,000 m2 of public space, the opening of the Gastronomic Balcony and the new viewpoint of the Dic de Recer, as well as the improvement of connections with the Olympic Village and the beach, the port now begins a series of actions to improve the facilities.
The first of these actions, already underway, is the replacement of the five concrete pontoons of the Xaloc Pier with floating pontoons. This will guarantee a greater adaptation of these port structures to the effects of climate change such as flooding or rising sea levels.
The new pontoons will also have greater durability and will be easier to adapt to future variations in the distribution of ships in the Port Olímpic.
The three docks of the Gregal, Mestral and Marina piers, which are already floating, will also be renovated, as well as all the water and electricity supply turrets for the ships. The work to replace the pontoons, which will involve an investment of 4.3 million euros, will last approximately one year and will be carried out in phases, guaranteeing the Port Olímpic's operations at all times.