Construction of a new sand-retaining groyne in the port of Lamhiriz, Morocco: an ACCROPODE™ II project
Construction of a new sand-retaining groyne in the port of Lamhiriz - Morocco
SOMAGEC SUD was awarded the contract to build a new sand-retaining groyne in the port of Lamhiriz, Morocco, by the "Ministère de l'équipement, du transport, de la logistique et de l’eau, (Direction des Ports et du Domaine Public Maritime)". The project consists of a 435 m-long structure, armoured with ACCROPODE™ II units, which will connect perpendicularly to the port’s existing main breakwater. This new structure with ACCROPODE™ II units will protect the entrance of the fishing port of Lamhiriz from siltation. The works were executed in 2024.
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CLI has provided a tailor-made assistance offering its remote and onsite services, with technical site visits for training and advising the contractor during the casting and placing phases.
Special features of the project
An excavator was used to place units above and below the sea level. For the underwater placement, divers assisted the operator to ensure the correct placement of ACCROPODE™ II units.
Hydraulic conditions
Max. seabed depth (toe): -1.52 m
Top of the crest: +5.75 m
Total length of the project: 435 m
Construction aspect
Total length of the ACCROPODE™ II units protection: 435 m
Total volume of 1m3 ACCROPODE™ II units: 5 300 m³
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