Initiation of the second phase of construction of the Botafoc docks
Palma
21/02/2011
The arrival of the barge DN 143 to Ibiza from Valencia this past weekend has signalled the start of the second phase of construction of the Botafoc docks in the port of Ibiza. This vessel will deposit 18,000 tons of stones to form the foundation of the new pier. The installation of this breakwater will permit the posterior placement of the foundation boxes that will contain the landfill on which the infrastructure of the new port will be located. During the month of March the construction of eleven reinforced concrete foundation boxes that will form this dock will begin. The APB expects the 41.70 metre long boxes to be ready to be anchored in the foundation trench after the third week of the month. The construction of a 63.000m² esplanade and two jetties, 200 meters long and 30 metres wide, of new reclaimed area in the Botafoc docks, will provide a suitable surface for traffic of regular passenger ferries and general merchandise, away from the city centre and with sufficient security guarantees. A new passenger terminal is expected to be built in this area, with elevated walkways for boarding passenger and loading zones for cargo and vehicles, as well as parking. This action will also allow for a comprehensive reform of the port of Ibiza which is counting on a new ferry terminal for passengers travelling to the port of La Savina.
