Study for coastal protection works against erosion by waves attack at Kalo Nero of Municipality of Avlona


Country / Area : Greece / Kalo Nero of Municipality of Avlona

Institution : Developmental οf Messinia S.A.

Duration of Service : 2010 – 2011

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Project description: The study concerns in the investigation and the planning of coastal work for the beach protection of Good Water of Municipality Avlonos from the erosion that is caused by intense wave attack. Was studied the existing situation and we investigated alternative provisions of work on the dissuasion of erosion. Particular concern was given to the environmental planning of work taking into consideration the sensitive regional environment (NATURA). The total length of coast that was studied was 3,0Km.


Completed works:
  • Preliminary study
  • Coastal study
  • Sedimentological study
  • Environmental impact assessment


Works description:
  • 2 rubble mound groins with rock armour units, at the estuary of river “Brazeris”, 140.0m each
  • 4 rubble mound submerged breakwaters with rock armour units, 110.0m each
  • Relief of rocks and reefs at 75.0m length
  • 4 detached breakwaters with rock armour units, 100.0m each
  • 115.0m of a terminal rubble mound groin with rock armour units
  • 2 rubble mound groins with rock armour units, at the estuary of river “Arkadikoss”, 100.0m each


Construction Cost:

6,000,000.00€