The megadredger Bonny River will commence operations on May 8, covering a 3-kilometer stretch that includes the Marenyet and l'Estany beaches. This vessel, with a length of 158 meters, will be positioned approximately 2 kilometers offshore, from where it will pump nearly one million cubic meters of sand from Cullera's seabed.
The primary goal of this action is to regenerate and restore the coastline from the south of the Júcar river mouth to the l'Estany inlet. The 16.3 million euro investment comes from the Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge, through European funds, and will enable the creation of entirely new beaches with sand areas ranging from 40 to 100 meters in width.
The Cullera City Council has already announced its commitment to work towards these beaches achieving the highest quality, maximum certifications, and the Blue Flag distinction.
“"It is a historic moment that will allow us to recover the sandy areas, protect the beaches with a dune cordon, and give new impetus to our best tourist infrastructure, which are the beaches."
The Secretary of State for the Environment, the Government Delegate in the Valencian Community, and the mayor of Cullera visited the works last Thursday to monitor their current status. The Secretary of State affirmed that the intervention in Cullera, along with two other actions in the province of Valencia, represents the largest investment being made by the Government of Spain nationwide in coastal recovery.
“"The aim is to give citizens back the ability to enjoy and benefit from the coastline, doing so under environmental conditions. Because it allows us to reconcile environmental respect, coastal protection, and improve capabilities for quality of life and tourist use."
The Government Delegate in the Valencian Community highlighted the Government of Spain's commitment to a territory particularly affected by climate change in recent years, such as the Valencian Community, with the intention of improving all natural resources. She also emphasized the availability and coordination among administrations to make these large projects a reality for residents.
The regeneration works began on January 16 with the construction of three large breakwaters measuring 195 meters, 280 meters, and 222 meters, and are expected to conclude on June 30.
