The APB to invest 42 million euros in 2017
Palma
11/01/2017
The Business Plan approved by the APB Board of Directors in their last meeting in December outlines an investment of 42.3 million euros for 5 ports of general interest in the Balearic Islands.
16.3 million euros of this sum will be pumped into various infrastructure projects and improvement works of the Port of Palma, including the extension and restructuring works of marine terminal No. 6 and the new developments of the Western docks. Both actions are aimed at improving ground handling services and the activity of passengers on cruise ships docking at the island.
The Port of Ibiza is set to receive an investment of 5.1 million euros. 1.5 million euros will be allocated to completing the works of Es Martell. A portion of this budget also covers the initial works of the Botafoc harbour station, as well as the development of projects such as the future restructuring of the port.
At the Port of Mahon, which will be granted an investment of 4.8 million euros, it is worth highlighting the work carried out by APB at the Cós Nou dock. The collection of wastewater for subsequent drainage and purification will minimise the environmental impact of this dirty water on the sea. Another portion of 1.6 million euros will be spent on reinforcing structures that sustain the cruise ship dock.
A total of 400,000 euros will be allocated to the landscaping project at the Port of La Savina, which entails restoring the current promenade and building a new fish market, due to get underway in later financial years.
No new infrastructure is set to be built in Alcúdia in 2017. The budget apportioned to this port will be used to foster projects to be implemented in coming years.
What is left of the budget will be poured into general and minor investments distributed throughout the port area.
