New ferry wharf with mooring shore
The project proposes the construction of a new ferry wharf with a 110 m long mooring shore on the northern part of the bay and a 20 m wide ramp for loading and unloading vehicles. In the extension of the pier along the existing coast, the construction of caissons with a bollard for the mooring of larger ships and the mount for the navigation light is planned.
An extension of the existing coast by 54.48 m is also planned, along with the adaptation of traffic areas into embarkation zones for the ferries, building storm drainage, water supply, outdoor lighting, electrical installations and installation of sewage pipes in the project area. The planned construction of a new ferry wharf on the north-eastern side of the port, in continuation of the existing operational waterfront, with an area of 5243 m2, will include 508 m2 of land area and 4735 m2 of sea area.
The reconstruction of the port open to public traffic at Ubli in the settlement of Uble on the island of Lastovo included the construction of a new ferry pier on the north-eastern side of the port, as an extension of the existing operational shore. The reconstruction is a complex infrastructure project consistimg of a large number of activities.
1. Construction of a new ferry wharf with a 110 m long berth and a 20 m wide ramp for loading and unloading vehicles. The project also includes the construction of anchoring structures in the extension of the wharf along the existing coast, with a pier for mooring larger ships and the site of the harbor light. The new ferry pier for mooring ships is designed for new generation ships and the size of the “Marko Polo” class ship, whose length is 128.13 m, width 19.62 m, height 12.20 m and draft 5.73 m.
2. Extension of the existing quay for ferries by an additional 54.48 m, to a total length of 134.15 m. The coast will be intended for the mooring of catamarans and occasional mooring of ferries, with the possibility of simultaneously accepting two 40-meter catamarans. The top of the built-up part of the bank is set at 1.80 m above sea level, while the connecting part is constructed with a variable elevation from the existing bank height of 1.30 m to 1.80 m with a 17.00 m long ramp.
3. The scope of the intervention also includes the redesign of land areas as operational traffic areas, green belt areas and free areas covered with gravel for a future structure and parking lot for port authority vehicles. As part of the reconstruction, traffic areas are constructed with a waiting lane for vehicles boarding the ship. The capacity of the waiting lanes for vehicles is 40: 24 spaces are planned along the operational coast, and 16 spaces are planned next to the ferry pier. Given that the entire facility is at ground level, wheelchair access is fully enabled.
4. The project area includes the road connection of this part of the port with the county road Ž6230 (Uble – Pasadur), which runs along the port area. The entrance to the waiting lanes along the operational coast is achieved through the port areas. An additional waiting lane will be opened next to the future ferry pier to handle overflow. Surfaces and flows at the ferry landing and operational surfaces next to the catamaran moorings are organized.
5. Rainwater drainage of roads in the catchment area will be carried out with the installation of oil separators so that all collected rainwater from roads is purified from possible pollution before being discharged into the sea through the coastal wall. Drainage is solved by means of a transverse slope and a rainwater drainage system, which consists of linear grates or gutters, drainage PVC pipes, inspection manholes, separators and discharge into the sea through the coastal wall.
6. A supply and hydrant water supply system will be built with a common connecting shaft, connected to the city water supply system, which extends in the existing road along the southern part of the project. The main supply and hydrant pipeline consists of pressurized water pipes made of high-density polyethylene – PEHD. The valves on the pipelines will be located in front of the shore connection cabinets. In total, the installation of 5 connection cabinets with two water taps and 7 external hydrants was designed. In this way, it will be possible to properly supply water to the water supply system with a total maximum capacity of 3.0 l/s and to the hydrant pipeline of 10.0 l/s.
7. Execution of electrical installation with connection cabinets for ships and external lighting of the area of operation.
8. In the promenade along the coastal wall, a corridor has been reserved for housing a 60×60 cm trench in which pipes made of high-density polyethylene – PEHD are laid for the future needs of cable sewerage.
“Catching” an offshore island in a traffic network
The goal of the project is to expand and increase the capacity in the port of Ubli, increase the safety of maritime traffic and better connect the island of Lastovo with the mainland and surrounding islands.
The project meets the needs of the local population for the development of transport infrastructure in accordance with the development of other social and economic activities, as well as the needs of increasing the accessibility of the destination and the connection of the island with the mainland. The implementation of this project and the fulfillment of the goal will increase the quality of life of islanders, improve the availability of employment, education and other services to island communities.
The port of Ubli reconstruction project on the island of Lastovo, crucial for improving the maritime infrastructure, brings significant benefits for the island and its inhabitants. In order for the port infrastructure to be able to meet the increasing traffic demands, especially with regard to the establishment of the year-round high-speed ferry line 9808 on the route Lastovo (Ubli) – Korčula – Dubrovnik, and in order to ensure smooth and safe traffic, the reconstruction and expansion of the port were a necessity. The construction of a new ferry pier and the expansion of the operational coast improves the safety of receiving vessels and reduces congestion in the port, which is crucial for the regular development of maritime traffic.
The implementation of this project will also have a positive impact on the quality of life of Lastovo residents. By increasing the capacity of the port and improving traffic conditions, the daily transport of passengers and cargo will be facilitated, which will improve accessibility to the mainland and neighboring islands. This will have long-term positive effects on the island’s economy, reducing emigration and encouraging sustainable development. The reconstruction of the port will enable the smooth functioning of vital maritime lines, the most important of which is the line connecting Lastovo with Korčula and Dubrovnik
The project aligns with the broader strategic goals of the Republic of Croatia related to the improvement of maritime traffic safety and the integration of the port into the national transport system. In addition, this reconstruction contributes to the larger ambitions of connecting the island of Lastovo with the rest of the county and region. By realizing the infrastructure investment, the Port of Ubli will be better connected with the transport system of the Dubrovnik-Neretva County, which will increase the mobility of citizens and facilitate access to services.
By establishing a more efficient and safer public shipping system, Lastovo will become not only better connected, but also a safer place for daily maritime traffic, and the Ubli port reconstruction project will lay the foundations for the long-term sustainability and prosperity of this unique Adriatic island.