Santander Moves Forward with Renewal of Security Perimeter Fencing at Raos
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The Port Authority of Santander (APS) is continuing work to replace and upgrade the security fencing around the port perimeter. The next phase will take place along the south road of the Raos Central Pier and will cover a total of 1,328 meters, divided into three phases. The first phase, covering 450 meters, is currently in the project design stage, with an estimated budget of 600,000 euros and construction scheduled to begin in spring 2027.
New Fencing Design
The new fencing will maintain the same design already installed in the port's more urban area, standing 4.5 meters high with a curved spike top designed to deter climbing and intrusions. The project will also include the infrastructure needed to complete the surveillance system with night-vision and motion-detection cameras, as well as security gates built into the fencing.
Work Already Completed
The APS has already finished replacing the fencing between the Raos pedestrian access point and rail access gate 1, while work continues in the area around the Maliaño checkpoint as part of its remodeling. According to Info Puertos, this new phase along the south road adds to an earlier fencing project between the Raos checkpoint and the rail access point, and is complemented by the construction of facilities for the Guardia Civil's USECIC unit at the port.
Investment Plan
The fencing renewal is part of the APS Investment Plan for the 2026-2030 period, which includes public-private projects worth 245 million euros. Among the main projects in that plan are the vertical car storage silo, Raos 6, Raos 8, Raos 5, and the port's urban access route.
Operational Coordination
Info Puertos notes that the main challenge during execution will be reconciling the works with the daily operations of the Central Pier, which is why the project will be carried out in phases to minimize interference and keep access points and operational routes open. Planning will need to be coordinated with user companies, carriers, and port services, particularly at points where the fencing crosses gates, roads, or checkpoint facilities.
