Secondary electrification works begin at the port of Torrevieja

Secondary electrification work at Torrevieja’s port is now underway. The project, led by the joint venture Abala-Orthem, is part of the Port of Torrevieja’s extensive modernisation and aims to provide this vital location with a safe and steady energy supply appropriate for the various uses anticipated following its urban transformation.

The project comprises the installation of new medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution networks, which are critical to ensuring the effective operation of the venue’s services and activities. Among these, the electrical supply to the prospective fairgrounds location in the port area stands out, as it will increase the space’s operational capacity and flexibility.

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The project entails the installation of underground conduits, distribution centres, and auxiliary equipment, as well as the implementation of control and protection systems to ensure effective operation in accordance with current standards. Furthermore, once the electrical work is completed, the damaged road surfaces and pavements will be rebuilt and enhanced to help integrate the new infrastructure into the port area.

The project will be finished with a full redevelopment of the fairgrounds and surrounding regions, which will feature natural stone and precast concrete paving. The proposal also calls for upgrading street furniture and installing an ornamental fountain to provide multipurpose places that can hold fairs, attractions, temporary installations, and other port-related cultural and social activities.

The start of these works is part of the larger redevelopment of the Torrevieja Port, which includes other significant projects such as improved port lighting and the construction of a 230-metre-long pedestrian promenade. This infrastructure will connect the upper platform of the Levante Dock to the cantilevered promenade of the Leisure Centre and the Juan Aparicio Promenade at ground level, connecting the port’s many levels and making the port esplanade accessible to the public.

Author: Derek Appleton