The Port of Barcelona inaugurates the Drassanes dock for the public. This means that the citizens of Barcelona can visit from July 25 a new space in the Port Vell. This is the Drassanes dock, which is one of the closest to the city center. A climatic island has been installed and redeveloped after relocating the port activity that shelters the Adossat dock. In this way, the citizens gained 4,300 square meters with almost 100,000 linear meters of wharf. These give continuity to the dock, which protects boarding points of the Golondrinas and the Nautical Bus. Which means that this investment of 1.67 million euros, the old ferry terminal is operated by Baleària which has been transformed into a new space. Which merges the Portal de la Pau square and the Barcelona dock. This facilitates the urban continuity of the Rambla that goes to the center of the Port of Barcelona.
Barcelona inaugurates the Drassanes wharf: project carried out by architect Jordi Henrich
This project design is carried out by the architect Jordi Henrich, who has designed the urbanization of the Moll Barcelona. The objective is to integrate the aesthetics of this with that of the Portal de la Paz square. For this reason, a central asphalted promenade with urban furniture and natural granite is created to protect plant elements, which delimits the pedestrian area from the roads and the dock. Also, take advantage of the redevelopment works where the asphalt of the road for vehicles that divides the dock from the Customs building has been renewed. New street lighting has been installed, in addition to the progress of a climatic block.
Eighth installed at Port Vell
It should be noted that this is the eighth space installed in the Port Vell, which mixes urban furniture with low thermal index materials and vegetation. The idea is to provide a meeting place that has conditions of pedestrian climate comfort and shade. In addition, it should be noted that this action has not been limited to removing equipment from the old terminal and redoing the street furniture and paving. It is a space that is located just above the Ronda Litoral, which has forced to take extreme care in the tasks of removal and demolition of the old pavement. The aim is not to affect the slab that covers the road. It has also served to take advantage of the waterproofing, since the new pavement is between 24 and 40 centimeters from the slab. These works are executed by the company Voltes Connecta SL, which has had a duration of six months, which has renewed a network of dock services.
Inauguration of the Drassanes wharf: various broader initiatives
Opening this dock is part of several broader initiatives aimed at revitalizing and revitalizing the port. The aim is to promote a wide and diverse use of its facilities. Sustainability and safety measures have also been implemented to ensure that this space is accessible and environmentally friendly. It should be noted that the first visitors have expressed their enthusiasm for the inauguration, highlighting the quality of the works and the beauty of the surroundings. With this opening, the Port of Barcelona establishes itself as a point of reference for logistics and commercial activities, in addition to leisure and culture in the city.
Extensive lists of spaces have been rehabilitated by the Port Vell
Moreover, the Drassanes dock is added to an extensive list of spaces that have been rehabilitated by the Port Vell in the context of preparations to protect the America’s Cup, which will begin on August 22. There are 23 public-private actions in which its future legacy is a Port Vell that is more open and friendly for those neighbors of Barcelona. All this with actions with the new Fisherman’s Market, in the new Nautical Bus. It is located in the urbanization of the Rambla del Rompeolas or the restoration of historic buildings such as the Portal de la Pau or the old Tingladoso del muelle Oriental. In addition to others that add up to more than 136 million of investment. The Drassanes dock is a public space that is open every day of the week. It is a space that offers activities and events throughout the year that are designed to attract the attention of the public and promote interaction between the local community and the port.
