The port authority of santander (APS) is advancing with the replacement and improvement of security fencing around the port perimeter. According to APS president César Díaz, these enhancements are essential for increasing the protection of the facilities, ensuring a safer, more efficient port that meets the operational and security demands of this strategic infrastructure.
The next phase of work will take place along the southern access road of the central breakwater at Raos, covering a total of 1,328 metres and divided into three phases. The first phase, which involves 450 metres, is currently in the project drafting stage, with construction expected to commence in spring 2027. The estimated budget for this phase is €600,000.
The new fencing, which is being progressively installed around the entire port perimeter, will reach a height of 4.5 metres and feature a curved top to deter climbing and potential intrusions. This project also includes the necessary infrastructure for a surveillance system equipped with night vision cameras and motion detection, as well as the supply and installation of security gates integrated into the fencing.
So far, the replacement of the fencing between the pedestrian access at Raos and railway access gate 1 has been completed, while work continues around the Maliaño control area as part of its renovation. Such initiatives are crucial for reinforcing the security of the facilities and preventing unauthorised access to hazardous areas, thereby safeguarding a critical infrastructure for the logistics and industrial activities of Cantabria.
The fencing renewal is part of the APS investment plan for the period 2026-2030, aimed at enhancing infrastructure and making it safer and more competitive. Through resources generated from its own activities, public-private initiatives worth €245 million are anticipated by 2030.
