Environmental impact study of harbour works forimprovement, the port of Foinikounta - Messinia


Country / Area : Greece / Foinikounta – Peloponnese

Institution : Local urban community of Foinikounta

Duration of Service : 1999

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Project description: The study involved the redesign of the small port at Foinikounta, in order to achieve the following: a) The reversal of coastal erosion mechanism at the sand beach on the west side of the small port, b) the improvement of port, in order to be a safe anchorage. The environmental impact study investigated the effects on the natural environment of the region and, on the consistence of the proposed work with the local and social requirements of the region of the project, the safety and the protection of public health and the environment.


Completed works:
  • Final study of harbour works
  • Environmental impact assessment


Works description:
  • 90.0m berths, seawall with mass concrete units
  • 45.0m windward quay wall with composite cross section. A seawall with mass concrete units and rubble mound with rock units
  • 25.0m rubble mound with rock armour at the existing pier
  • Dredging the basin to 3.50m depth
  • 65.0m access road
Construction Cost: 880.000,00€