The president of the Port Authority of Santander (APS), César Díaz, announced this morning the start of works for the replacement of the pilings located south of the Molnedo dock in Puertochico. This initiative began with the installation of the first of twenty-eight pilings necessary for the infrastructure renewal.
The project has a budget of €500,000 and is expected to be completed by March. It forms part of the investment commitments made by the Real Club Marítimo de Santander with the APS to secure the renewal of its concession until 2046.
This renewal agreement includes several actions totalling €1.8 million, aimed at enhancing the manoeuvrability and safety of recreational vessels, as well as improving public access to the pier. Díaz stated that the initiative is designed to “increase the manoeuvrability and safety of recreational vessels and improve citizens' access to the pier.”
In addition to the replacement of the pilings currently underway, the floating breakwater protecting the docks has already been replaced, as it was in a state of advanced deterioration and no longer served its necessary function.
Furthermore, as part of the committed actions, the Real Club Marítimo de Santander is collaborating with the local council to partially fund the rehabilitation of the Malecón at the Molnedo dock, amounting to €200,000, to “improve citizens' accessibility” and “continue advancing the renewal of the waterfront,” according to Díaz.
