Jan De Nul dredged Itapoá channel and created 9 km of beaches in Brazil

In the last nine months, Jan De Nul deepened the access channel to Itapoá Port and reused the dredged sand to create nine kilometers of beaches and five kilometers of dunes with native vegetation.

Jefinho García, Mayor of Itapoá, stated that "this project represents a true rebirth for our city. For many years, our beach suffered erosion and the continuous loss of sand due to the advance of the sea. The positive impact of the works was almost immediate."

"During the summer season, Itapoá attracted many more visitors, while local businesses, building plots, and real estate increased in value. This project has made Itapoá famous throughout Brazil," he added.

The dredge Galileo Galilei deepened the access channel from -14 meters to -16 meters, allowing larger vessels to access the port. These works improve the logistical capacity of the region and promote greater economic development.

Jan De Nul reused the dredged sand to protect the Itapoá coast from rising sea levels and increasingly intense storms, after pumping seven million cubic meters, creating a new nine-kilometer coastline, with widths ranging from 40 to 150 meters, and five kilometers of dunes.