Expansion of the Port of Gijón
Gijón, Spain
Port
Project type
3863 m
Breakwater length
1365 m
Berth length
77
Concrete caissons
28.600.000
Riprap
The Port of Gijón Expansion delivered a major increase in port capacity through the creation of 145 hectares of sheltered waters and extensive new operational areas designed to support logistics, bulk cargo and future port development.
The project included the construction of a new breakwater system comprising the Torres Breakwater, the North Breakwater and a Counter-Breakwater, combining rubble mound and vertical caisson structures to withstand the demanding marine conditions of Spain’s northern coastline.
The development also incorporated a new large-scale quay for port operations and cargo handling, together with substantial reclaimed land areas created to accommodate future logistics and industrial activities.
Due to its scale, material volumes and engineering complexity, the project stands as one of the most significant port infrastructure developments undertaken in Spain, integrating maritime engineering, dredging works, land reclamation and large-scale caisson construction.
Project data
Project data
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3,102 m of rubble mound breakwaters
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1,669 m of vertical breakwater built with prefabricated caissons
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1,365 m of new port quay
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74 prefabricated caissons installed across breakwaters and quay structures
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145 ha of sheltered harbour waters created
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140 ha of new reclaimed port land
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2 million m³ of concrete used in blocks and caissons
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21.6 million m³ of dredging works
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28.6 million m³ of reclamation fill
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Armour protection units weighing up to 200 t
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