Sheltering works in the port of Granadilla

Canary Islands
Spain
2,309m
of shelter dam
596m
of embankment levee
43.7m
length per box

Construction in the port of Granadilla, on the south side of the island of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Islands), of a 2,309 m long breakwater, consisting of the following elements:

  • North breakwater, with a 596 m mound breakwater (topped with a shoulder at an elevation of +10.00)
  • Vertical outer breakwater, with caissons 43.70 m long and a total of 1,713 m (the mooring depths of the caissons are between -16.00 and -24.00)
  • A 135 m spur, will be constructed at the outer end of this breakwater,

In addition to these actions, other works were also carried out, such as the construction of 133 m of dock (Ribera dock), at -16.00 and with a ro-ro ramp. Also the perimeter enclosure parallel to the north breakwater 350 meters away from it, to create an esplanade at the back of the Ribera dock.

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