Environmental impact assessment for coastal protection works against erosion by wave attack at Methoni


Country / Area : Greece / Methoni of Municipality of Methoni

Institution : Developmental οf Messinia S.A.

Duration of Service : 2010

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Project description: The study concerns the investigation of the environmental impact assessment of works for coastal protection in the region. Studied the effects on the marine and terrestrial environment before and after the construction of the projects. Particular attention was given to the environmental planning of projects taking into account the sensitive environment of the area (NATURA) and undersea archaeological area near the coastline of Methoni.


Completed works:
  • Environmental impact assessment (Preliminary study, submitted)
  • Environmental impact assessment (Final study, submitted)


Works description:
  • 6 detached breakwaters with rock armour units, 110,0m, 110,0m, 100,0m, 100,0m, 120,0m and 125,0m respectively
  • 4 rubble mound submerged breakwaters with rock armour units, 120,0m, 110,0m, 100,0m and 110,0m respectively
  • Relief of rocks and reefs at 100.0m length
Construction Cost: 6.000.000,00€