Passenger terminal construction awarded

This infrastructure will be located between the Poniente Quay and the Espigón del Turia Quay, in the area previously occupied by the Unión Naval de Valencia shipyard. The terminal will occupy approximately 100,000m2 and its concession will be granted for a period of 35 years, extendable to a maximum of 50 years.

The Board of Directors of the PAV has stressed that the project “will be an accessible, sustainable and intelligent infrastructure, at the service of the city, as stated in the requirements published in the tender documents”. The proposal by the Baleària shipping company guarantees that 100% of the electrical energy required for the operation of the terminal will be produced at the facilities themselves and will be of renewable origin. According to the project presented to the PAV tender, the passenger station will operate with zero contaminating emissions and will be committed to the circular economy. The new terminal, destined as much for regular ferry lines as for cruise ships, has been designed to become a reference of sustainability in the environment of the port of Valencia and to generate added value to the seafront.

By Jake Frith