en.Wedoany.com Reported - The coastal protection and beach nourishment project between Garrão and Forte Novo beaches in Quarteira, Portugal, is advancing rapidly. The project is being carried out by Dravo S.A. in partnership with its parent company, Van Oord from the Netherlands, using the LNG-powered trailing suction hopper dredger Vox Alexia.
The project aims to restore Portugal's main tourist beaches, enhancing their long-term resilience against erosion and supporting the sustainable development of tourism. The Portuguese Environment Agency has classified this project as a key intervention along the coast of the Algarve. According to the results of a review, the project will artificially replenish around 6.7 kilometers of coastline with approximately 1.4 million cubic meters of sand, with an average fill width of about 37 meters. Since early April, work has involved the installation of offshore pipelines, followed by beach rehabilitation efforts. The maximum investment for the intervention is 14.3 million euros.
Dravo's scope of work in this area includes dredging and transporting marine sediments, beach shaping, and replenishing sand to restore the beaches to their original state. The entire process will be subject to environmental monitoring to ensure compliance with the standards of the Portuguese Environment Agency. The Vox Alexia has a hopper capacity of 10,500 cubic meters and a total installed power of 14,500 kilowatts. It can use LNG as fuel and meets the International Maritime Organization's Tier III emission standards.
The Portuguese Environment Agency expects the project to be completed before the start of the swimming season. The replenished sand on the beaches will be further spread by natural winds, promoting dune growth and naturally reinforcing the coast. This project is part of Portugal's broader coastal protection strategy.
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