Fernando de Noronha invests in paving.
The archipelago's main roads will undergo works aimed at ending the disruptions caused during the rainy season; the investment will be R$ 20 million.
Raphael Coutinho _PE247 – The Fernando de Noronha archipelago will invest R$ 20 million in paving roads, streets, and avenues. The need for these interventions stems from the fact that, during the rainy season, the roads, mostly dirt tracks, become difficult to travel on due to the mud. The first phase will cover nine kilometers, with an investment of R$ 8 million, and the tender is expected to be launched next week.
The paving will be done with interlocking blocks – pre-cast concrete pieces. “We conducted studies with three alternatives: using cobblestones, paving stones, and interlocking blocks. Paving stones are very heavy and would have problems with rainwater. Cobblestones are too fragile for a long-term project. Interlocking blocks, on the other hand, offer better maintenance possibilities, are not as heavy, and don't have problems with rainwater,” explained Gustavo Araújo, Director of Articulation and Infrastructure for Fernando de Noronha, in an interview with Folha de Pernambuco.
The concern regarding the weight of the material used stems from the fact that all the material will be transported from the mainland to the island. This phase will encompass the neighborhoods of Floresta Velha and Floresta Nova, where most of the local guesthouses are concentrated. The bidding process, up to approval, should take approximately 60 days. The works themselves should take three months to complete, including the transportation of materials to the intervention site.
According to the director, these projects should not face environmental licensing issues. “These streets have already been opened. We are not carrying out deforestation for paving. Even so, there was prior concern about environmental aspects,” Gustavo reminded. Nevertheless, the licensing will be the responsibility of the winning bidder.