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APB to invest €30 million in the Port of Alcúdia by 2030

Port Authority of the Balearic Islands (APB) plans to earmark €30 million between now and 2030 for the Port of Alcúdia, including €15 million to be spent in three years during the period from 2025 to 2028. The most important projects include the construction of an electrical shore connection point for ferries at a cost of €2.6 million, financed with European funds.

The President of the APB, Javier Sanz, and his team are in Alcúdia today, where they have met with the Town Council and various sectors of the port community to listen, learn and act on the most important issues affecting the port. They have dealt with topics related to public investment in the port of Alcúdia and commitments to action by the port body.

The actions aimed at improving the energy efficiency of public lighting, budgeted at €1 million, and the adaptation for energy self-sufficiency of the Maritime Station of the Port of Alcúdia, budgeted at €1.4 million, also deserve a special mention.

Networking session

After meeting with the port communities of the ports of Maó, Eivissa and La Savina, a networking session is now continuing with the second port of general interest on the island of Mallorca, managed by the APB. According to Javier Sanz, this commitment to “maintaining a fluid and constant dialogue with the port communities pursues the objective of checking out the current situation of the ports and therefore responding to the needs of the different sectors”.

Fina Linares, the Mayoress of Alcúdia, said that this meeting, “together with the coordination meetings held every three months, show that there is a clear desire to collaborate between the Town Council and the APB in order to continue improving our port and the surrounding area”. Linares highlighted that more than 50 litter bins have been installed on the promenade, as well as the improved maintenance of the area and the lighting, “as well as other actions which will undoubtedly improve the quality of life of our citizens”.

Along with the municipal representatives, the APB has met with other entities directly related to the port, such as the fishermen's guild, the shipping agencies, Alcudiamar, harbour staff, the Restaurant Association, as well as the APB staff assigned to the port of Alcudia

The APB recommences work on the footbridge that will connect Cala Corb with the Pons quay in the port of Maó

In October, the Port Authority of the Balearic Islands (APB) will resume construction work on the footbridge that will link Cala Corb and the Pons quay in the port of Maó, overcoming difficulties presented by the cliff that currently impedes passage from one part of the municipality of Es Castell to the other on the seaward side. Today, the APB and the Town Council have expressed their satisfaction with the recommencement of the works.

The works, which began at the end of 2018, were brought to a halt in 2020 when a report was received warning of the impact they would have on a type of coral endemic to the area, Cladocora caespitosa. As a result, a project for the restoration of this species of coral was drawn up, and after a report was received from the competent authorities, the translocation of the coral colonies was approved. The translocation process began in June 2023.

The works will recommence on the first October of this year, and are expected to be completed in six months. The aim is to optimise service conditions for sports boats, as well as to improve access and pedestrian traffic in the port of Maó. Furthermore, the new gangway will provide moorings for around 67 small boats, which will reduce the waiting list for directly managed berths.

The mayor of Es Castell, Lluís Camps, said: “We’re happy, and also grateful, because this work was started two legislatures ago, and had to be stopped over four years ago because of environmental concerns. During that time, the APB carried out a thorough review the project, introducing the technical modifications needed that would make it possible for the works to recommence this coming October. This is good news for residents and visitors to Es Castell, who will be able to enjoy this outstanding area between the Pons quay and Cala Corb next spring and summer”.

Vicent Fullana, the APB delegate for the port of Maó, highlighted the fact that “the APB has always continued to prioritise this project, despite the administrative obstacles we have had to overcome, as the infrastructure represents an overall improvement in the general interest, benefiting pedestrians, boat owners, residents and traders on this part of Menorca's waterfront”.

The project for the construction of pontoons for sports boats in Cala Corb has a final modified budget allocation of 3.4 million euros.

Works brought to a halt

Work on the project for the construction of a pontoon for sports boats began in November 2018, and was awarded to a joint venture between UTE Copcisa and Construcciones Olives. In January 2020, following the need to modify the initial project as a result of the stability of the embankments in the area, the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO) was asked to draw up a report on the current state of the seabed in a section of the Cala Corb area.

In its conclusions, the report warned of the low probability of survival of a type of coral endemic to the area, Cladocora caespitosa, and recommended devising a plan to re-establish these colonies in order to mitigate the impact caused by the works.

Having received the mandatory reports from the Directorate General for the Coast and the Sea and the Directorate General for Biodiversity, Forests and Desertification, the green light was given for the plan for the translocation of the coral, which is also present in other areas of the port, such as the southern part of the Illa del Rei, the passenger quay, Cala Figuera and Cala Fonduco.

The translocation of the coral colonies began in June 2023. The area finally chosen to receive the corals was the northern end of Illa Plana, which lies at a distance of 600 metres from Cala Corb, as they needed to be moved to a zone of the port with similar characteristics.

The APB collaborates with Costa Cruceros and the Fundació Banc d'Aliments de Mallorca to promote the circular economy

The Port Authority of the Balearic Islands (APB) adheres to the collaboration launched today in the port of Palma between Costa Cruceros and the Fundació Banc d'Aliments de Mallorca (Mallorca Food Bank Foundation), reaffirming its commitment to supporting the people on the island who are most in need. The initiative, which falls under Sustainable Development Goal 12.3 of the 2030 Agenda, promotes responsible consumption, and the reduction of food waste in consumption, and within production and distribution chains.

The food prepared in the kitchens of Costa Cruceros ships in the port of Palma that is not served is given to the Fundació Banc d'Aliments de Mallorca for distribution to local organisations that assist people who are in need, and at risk of social exclusion. Among the organisations that will benefit from these donations are the Tardor Menjador Social, SOS Mamás Menjador Social, Ebenezer Maranata and Zaqueo.

The collaboration was officially launched today, 12 September, with the APB granting the permits for access to and activity within the restricted area of the port of Palma, so that this solidarity initiative can become a reality.

In the words of Luigi Stefanelli, vice-president of Costa Cruceros Southern Europe region: “For Costa Cruceros, this alliance with the Fundació Banc d'Aliments de Mallorca is a significant step towards building a more inclusive and sustainable society. This undoubtedly strengthens our commitment not only to the 2030 Agenda and to sustainable development, but also to the circular economy and the goal of achieving a positive economic and social impact on the communities in which we operate”.

For the director of the APB, Toni Ginard, “this collaboration reinforces the commitment undertaken by the ports of general interest of the Balearic Islands in 2015 to ensure compliance with the Sustainable Development Goals, incorporating initiatives aimed directly at supporting the most vulnerable people into their activities, and going beyond the measures already adopted in other areas, such as environmental protection, employment, combating corruption and the defence of human rights”.

Collection and distribution of food on board

The night before arriving in port, all the dishes prepared but not served that did not leave the galley are collected. They are then placed in special aluminium containers, sealed and labelled to ensure traceability, and kept in cold storage on board. When the ship docks the next day, the boxes of food are unloaded and delivered to the Food Bank's volunteers, who are in charge of distribution.

These efforts are an integral part of Costa's extensive Food Assistance Programme, which has distributed more than 200,000 meals since its inception. Collaboration with local partners extends to 16 destinations where its ships operate, including ports such as Savona, Genoa, Civitavecchia, Bari, Palermo, Naples, Taranto, Cagliari, Tallinn, Marseilles, Point-à-Pitre, Fort-de-France and La Réunion, and in Spain, those of Barcelona, Valencia and Mallorca.

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