The new floating jetties are better adapted to the effects of climate change and allow for more efficient water and electricity management at the moorings
With an investment of €4.5M, this work has increased the number of moorings for boats measuring 8–12 metres, which are the most common and in demand in the port
Port Olímpic, a space managed by the municipal company BSM, has completed another phase of its transformation, which aims to adapt maritime infrastructure current demand and improve services for its users.
This latest phase included the work to replace the jetties as part of a project that completely renovated the mooring facilities at the Moll de Xaloc, Moll de Gregal, Moll de Mestral and Moll de Marina quays. The new floating jetties are better adapted to the effects of climate change, such as severe storms or fluctuations in sea level.
This renovation also increases durability and allows for a more flexible mooring space layout, as the moorings can be adjusted and rearranged according to current and future sailing needs. With these improvements, Port Olímpic is strengthening its position as a resilient, sustainable space adapted to real sailing needs.
‘By renovating the jetties, Port Olímpic is taking a key step forward to adapt to the effects of climate change while improving service quality at the moorings,’ says the first deputy mayor and chair of BSM, Laia Bonet. ‘These works make for a stronger, more resilient, more sustainable urban port that is better integrated with the city, in line with the Barcelona model: modern infrastructure, efficient use of resources and quality public spaces.’
Mooring dimensions adapted to meet actual demand
The jetty renovation work has also increased the number of moorings for boats measuring 8–12 metres, which are the most common and in demand at Port Olímpic. Specifically, the mooring spaces at Moll de Gregal have been expanded to 8 metres – a size compatible with boats such as those in the J70 class, which are seen often in the port – and availability of moorings for 12-metre boats has been increased. With these changes, Port Olímpic now has 674 moorings.
Furthermore, additional work has improved the port’s operations and user experience. For example, along the jetties, smart water and electricity supply towers have been installed to ensure more efficient and safer consumption management, thanks to monitoring systems and the implementation of an automated billing system.
As for security, smart cameras have been installed for enhanced monitoring and surveillance of the facilities.
The renovation work required an investment of €4.5M, funded by BSM, and was carried out in phases over the past year to make sure Port Olímpic remained operational at all times.
With the jetty renovations and associated improvements, Port Olímpic is strengthening its position as a leading, innovative urban port that is ready to take on current and future sailing challenges. This modern, adaptable infrastructure is focused on service quality and is fully integrated into the city.
