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The renovation of Cala el Fonduco improves the safety and functionality of the quay and reinforces port-city integration in Es Castell

The Port Authority of the Balearic Islands (APB) has completed the rehabilitation of the surrounding area of Cala el Fonduco, in the port of Mahón. The action combines the improvement of the quay in terms of operations and safety with the urban transformation of the port space to make it more user-friendly, accessible and sustainable.

The main aim of the project was to guarantee the durability and stability of the lower platform of the quay, reinforcing the safety and operational conditions of the direct mooring management service provided by the APB in this area. These improvements make it possible to offer a more efficient and reliable service to vessel users, as well as ensuring the long-term conservation of a key infrastructure of the port of Mahón and the municipality of Es Castell.

In addition to the structural consolidation, the intervention included the redevelopment of the adjacent road, with a new mixed paving of cobblestones, suitable for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic, and the installation of street furniture that improves the functionality and quality of the public space. In this way, the Fonduco becomes a more orderly and accessible environment, enhancing the connection between the port and the city.

During the execution of the works, Es Castell Town Council took the opportunity to replace the drinking water and sewerage pipes. This coordination between authorities has made it possible to optimise resources and contribute to the sustainability and efficiency of urban services, avoiding future damage to the renovated road.

The works contract, awarded to the Moll Cala Fonduco joint venture with a budget of 498,306.16 euros, is part of the APB's strategy of recovering and improving port spaces to promote greater port-city integration and enhance the coexistence between marine activity and public use.

The APB presents to the general public the participative process for the transformation of the South Bank of the port of Mahón

The Port Authority of the Balearic Islands (APB) has today presented to all citizens the participatory process for the design of the new South Bank of the port of Mahón, an initiative that seeks to collectively define the future of the seafront between Colàrsega and Cala Figuera.

During the event, the APB also unveiled the process website - https://portmaohoritzo2030.com/ -, a digital space that will allow the general public to find out about the project, learn about the work phases and make contributions that will directly contribute to the project design.

The process, which began last September with meetings with the local institutions (Menorca Island Council, Mahón city council and Es Castell town council) and the commercial sector of the port, will run until the end of the year with the slogan 'The port you want'.

The main aim of this initiative is to listen, gather proposals and build consensus with the various stakeholders involved - residents, traders, social entities, professionals and public institutions - in order to jointly define the future of the South Bank. The conclusions obtained will be directly integrated into the design of the preliminary project, guaranteeing a shared solution suited to the region's real needs.

Open and transparent participation

The public phase of the process starts today with the activation of the website and the presentation of the calendar of face-to-face meetings. The participatory workshops, to be held on 28 and 29 November, will be divided into four thematic areas: mobility and logistics, economic and social boost, residents and business owners, andsustainability. These sessions will allow the general public to debate and contribute ideas on the uses, facilities and priorities of the seafront, thus helping to define a more integrated, accessible and sustainable model for the South Bank.

This initiative is part of the 'Port Maó, Horitzó 2030' strategy, with which the APB reaffirms its commitment to an inclusive, sustainable and people-centred urban transformation, based on transparency, collaboration and dialogue with Menorcan society.

A new waterfront for a friendlier and more sustainable city

The redesign of the South Bank aims to recover space for pedestrians, reduce the prominence of road traffic and promote friendlier mobility. A new cycle lane and an electric public transport system are planned to connect the future Cala Figuera car park with the Cós Nou passenger terminal.

It is also planned to expand the green space, add quality street furniture and create new recreational areas designed for active and continuous use throughout the year.

The port of Mahón is thus preparing to become better integrated into the city, more accessible to all and aligned with the values of social cohesion, environmental sustainability and economic development.

Two cafeterias in the Port of Palma open for tender aimed at integrating the port and city

The Board of Directors of the Port Authority of the Balearic Islands (APB) has agreed to tender the management, through an administrative concession, of two establishments in the Port of Palma intended for use as bars, cafés and restaurants. One of them is at the end of the breakwater, at the beginning of the commercial docks, while the other is located on the promenade, at the mouth of the San Magín stream.

The first one has a main building, an adjacent terrace and a garden area, with a total surface area of 1,000 square metres. The maximum duration of the concession will be six years, while the annual fee for occupying public port land is €134,000.

The initiative is temporary and will serve to ensure continuity of service while the APB develops the project to restore the historic Riba promenade, which will link the Mar park with the Riba lighthouse. This action is related to the internal redevelopment plan for the port of Palma.

Urban integration

The second of the premises up for tender, located at the mouth of the San Magín stream, closed during the construction of the new seafront promenade. The objective of the tender is to renovate and reactivate this restaurant space so that it is fully integrated into the promenade, thus promoting the relationship between the port and the city.

It is a building with a terrace covering an area of more than seven hundred square metres. The concession period will be for a maximum of eighteen years. The company awarded the concession will be responsible for the investment required to demolish and rebuild the building, adapting it to the new design of the promenade.

The occupancy rate is set at €31,000 per year, to which improvements may be added.

Environmental commitment

The APB includes a strong environmental and sustainability focus in both tenders, in line with its strategy to reduce the environmental impact of its concessions. The successful bidders must submit energy efficiency plans to neutralise the carbon footprint of their activity, have quality certifications, and adhere to the United Nations Global Compact.

They are also required to implement waste management measures, use renewable energy, conduct annual energy audits and provide environmental training for staff, and must carry out environmental awareness-raising activities and collaborate with scientific research projects of an environmental nature in the area.

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