The City Council of Sant Antoni de Portmany has started the works for the construction of a new ramp for launching and beaching of small boats in the area of Cap Negret. With this action, the Consistory responds to a historical demand of the nautical sector and owners of small boats, who have been demanding more access points to the sea in the municipality.
The project, which has a budget of 132,248.69 euros (VAT included) and an execution period of six months, has the authorization of the Coastal Demarcation to occupy 263 square meters of maritime-terrestrial public domain.
Relief for an old problem
The new ramp will decongest the only existing public facility in Caló des Moro, where the high influx of users generated safety and accessibility problems. Once the Cap Negret ramp is in operation, the City Council plans to cancel the current ramp in Caló des Moro to expand the bathing area and improve the safety of bathers.
In addition, this infrastructure will contribute to reduce the illegal anchorages that proliferate in different coves of the municipality, offering a more sustainable and regulated alternative. According to the Consistory, the new facility will also favor the transfer of boats to dry marinas, an increasingly widespread practice among recreational boating enthusiasts.
The ramp, made of reinforced concrete and 20 centimeters thick, will be 14.22 meters long by 10.75 meters wide and have a 12% slope, designed to facilitate maneuvering and prevent vehicles from having to enter the wet area.
