Cabo Verde - Porto Ingles and Palmeira Ports Modernisation and Expansion Project

The Porto Inglês and Palmeira Ports Modernisation and Expansion Project is consistent with the strategic framework for the promotion of the blue economy and the Master Plan for the Palmeira Port in Sal prepared on 27 August 2007 for a period of 25 years. The port infrastructure planned under the project is located on the islands of Maio and Sal. For Porto Inglês in Maio, the project will entail: (i) rehabilitation and repair of defects found on the existing quay which is 350 metres long and 15 metres wide; (ii) the construction of two rollon/roll-off (Ro-Ro) ramps and their accesses; (iii) the construction of a 150 metre-long breakwater dike; (iv) the rehabilitation and extension of the port embankment to transform it into a storage area and protect it against marine erosion; and (v) upgrading of the 0.8 km access road leading to the port. Related facilities and support have been planned for Maio Island to strengthen: (i) women and youth groups involved in the harvesting and processing of seafood (salt and fish) and dairy products (cheese); and (ii) the activities of the Vocational Training Centre to prepare youth for development of the tourism industry on this Island. For Palmeira Port in Sal, all operations will be land-based and will complete the 2 phases of maritime works carried out in 2010 and 2017 with financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB). They will comprise: (i) the construction of buildings for the various services and a passenger terminal; (ii) the construction of storage and parking areas and a 1.2 km access road. The project will be implemented over a four-year period for a total estimated cost of UA 29.62 million. The project primarily contributes to climate adaptation results. As such, 15% of the total approved amount is attributed as climate finance, of which 2 million USD is dedicated to adaptation.