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The APB’s immediate response allows normality to be restored to the port of Ibiza after the torrential rains

The Port Authority of the Balearic Islands (APB) deployed an extensive action plan in the port of Ibiza to deal with the consequences of the torrential rains recorded on Tuesday 30 September, which caused an emergency situation on the island. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of the Port Operations Department, Port Police and maintenance teams, maritime activity remained normal throughout the week and the scheduled port calls and timetables were not altered, apart from some occasional delays.

In the days following the storm, the APB intensified the cleaning and stabilisation work. Materials and mud washed away by the water were removed, shaded areas were checked and emptied, and structures were stabilised and those that presented risks were removed. In the playground of Formentera passenger terminal, in Santa Eulària avenue, the rubber pavement was removed and the space was sealed for safety reasons. At the same time, work was carried out on the rainwater drain network and manholes, several electrical panels were repaired and the services of trenches, drinking water, lighting and barriers on the south quay were re-established. The APB also worked closely with Ibiza Town Council in cleaning the Santa Eulària road, especially the cycle lane and the taxi zone.

At the same time, the APB processed the emergency contract for the removal of floating solid waste in the inner harbour. This task was carried out with the support of cleaning vessels provided by the Department of the Sea and Water Cycle.

Despite the work already done, there are still some actions scheduled for the next few days, such as the cleaning of the Port Nàutic Ibiza concession car park and the car parks in front of and behind the APB offices, a second cleaning of the Botafoc docks area and a detailed inspection of the shaded areas. In addition, work is planned on a specific section of the children's playground in Santa Eulària avenue, in coordination with the municipal instructions.

The day of the storm

On the same day as the rains, APB staff carried out essential assistance and safety tasks. A space was set up at the port agency's headquarters to accommodate trapped pedestrians, mothers with babies were escorted home and people trapped in vehicles were rescued, while concrete barriers were put in place to prevent water from accumulating. At the same time, electricity and water supplies were partially restored and water that had accumulated in passageways and shaded areas was removed.

The Port Police, with the support of maintenance managers and technicians, played a key role in organising evacuation routes and keeping the Directorate General for Emergencies informed, as the coordinating body for the incident.

The APB opens a tender for the bar-restaurant in the Port Centre building in the port of Palma

The Board of Directors of the Port Authority of the Balearic Islands (APB) passed a resolution, in its latest meeting held yesterday in Palma, to approve the specifications and clauses that will govern the public tender for the management of a bar-restaurant situated in the Punta del Gas in the port of Palma.

The aim of the tender is to select the most advantageous proposal for the operation of this space, which includes both the building and a large outdoor area for a terrace, located entirely in the public domain of the port. In total, the area of use is just over 1,260 square metres, of which 220 square metres are taken up by the building with 1,040 square metres of open-air area, of which 200 square metres are covered by removable elements.

The concession-holder company must provide bar-café and restaurant services and may propose other additional services within the same scope. In addition, it will be obliged to adapt the space according to the business model, while respecting the surrounding environment.

The concession will have a maximum duration of eighteen years and will entail the payment of an occupancy fee of 80,000 euros per year, as well as an activity fee amountin to 4% of the turnover.

The APB awards Genesis BCN Project the contract for the management of the Artrutx lighthouse restaurant on the island of Menorca

The Board of Directors of the Balearic Islands Port Authority (APB), at its latest meeting yesterday afternoon, agreed to select the bid of the company Genesis BCN Project as the most advantageous proposal in the public tender for the management of a service establishment at the Artrutx lighthouse (Menorca). Its proposal stands out for its architectural integration, sustainability and respect for the environment.

Genesis BCN Project has planned an overall investment of almost 1.8 million euros, which includes refurbishment, improvement of facilities and adaptation of the space for responsible use. The main improvements include the installation of lightweight wooden and reed platforms and pergolas combined with gardens of indigenous vegetation, the installation of photovoltaic panels integrated into the roof and not visible from the outside, the provision of charging points for electric vehicles and personal mobility bicycles, the replacement of old roofs and the repair of leaks, as well as the improvement of the outdoor paving with limestone. Sustainable materials and water-saving systems will also be used, as well as rainwater harvesting.

Genesis BCN Project's proposal is compatible with the urban planning regulations and with the operation of the lighthouse, without altering its volumetry or its aesthetic characteristics. The project incorporates specific solutions so that the exterior lighting does not interfere with the maritime signal.

This concession, which will have a maximum duration of 11 years and 11 months, will allow the continuity of the restaurant located in this emblematic lighthouse, which has been open to the public since 2009. Until now, management has been carried out by means of short-term temporary authorisations.

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