The Fishing Pier of the Port of Arrecife, in Lanzarote, has completed the installation of new fencing along the Bay of Naos. The Port Authority of Las Palmas carried out this project to improve the visual impact of the promenade, responding to a citizen request.
The new infrastructure consists of an electrowelded mesh, designed to withstand adverse maritime climate conditions. It is set on a reinforced concrete base 70 centimeters high, of which only 40 centimeters are visible, blending discreetly into the environment.
This new element replaces the previous concrete fencing, which created a visual obstruction, eliminating the sea view from the promenade.
“"We are responding to a demand that the citizens of Arrecife had conveyed to us, and when it is possible to improve the relationship between the port and the citizens without compromising safety or operability, we believe we must do it."
Beatriz Calzada, president of the Port Authority, highlighted that the action addresses a citizen demand and enhances the relationship between the port and the city without compromising safety or operability.
“"From the Port Authority, we believe that listening to people and considering their proposals is part of how we manage ports. This new fencing maintains all the safety guarantees required for port operations, while simultaneously allowing us to regain visual connection with the sea and make the port a more integrated space with the city, creating a more pleasant promenade for citizens."
The works, which began in March, had a budget of 206,441 euros and an execution period of seven months. The fencing installation is now complete, and the access gate to the pier will be manufactured and installed in the coming weeks.
