The centrepiece of the project was the reconstruction of the old pier, built in 1924, and its extension from 34 m long and 7 m wide to 56 m long and 11 m wide. The pier in Donje \u010celo has been welcoming boats for almost a hundred years with minimal maintenance. In that time, the wear and tear was becoming more pronounced. During this period, the pier also witnessed an increase in the number of passengers in the Elaphite Islands, so the need for an upgrade was apparent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The newly built, larger plateau with a ferry ramp also serves to meet the growing needs. 30.5 m long and 18.7 m wide, the plateau will be used to transfer goods to smaller cargo tractors. The tractors are used to transfer supplies on Kolo\u010dep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Donje \u010celo is the port of call for the passenger line Su\u0111ura\u0111 – Lopud – Kolo\u010dep – Dubrovnik, and the principal port for the island of Kolo\u010dep. The passenger ship Postira, which suffered a minor accident in October last year, operates on the line. The purpose of upgrading the pier, allowing larger ships with deeper draft to berth, is precisely to avoid docking accidents. An additional incentive for the implementation of the project, which has increased the port capacity, is the possibility a new ferry line will be introduced to Kolo\u010dep. The new line would certainly put the focus on the issue of navigation safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let us also mention that the beloved, but antiquated Postira is scheduled to be replaced soon. A vessel with environmentally friendly propulsion will be taking its place in a couple of years. The procurement of the new ship is being considered for potential EU funding.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Issuing of the use permit marked the completion of the project “Reconstruction of the port open for public transport in Donje \u010celo, island of Kolo\u010dep”. It serves as confirmation that the investment, proposed by the County Port Authority Dubrovnik, was realized according to professional standards. The port reconstruction project had to adhere to the rules governing construction, but also the EU funding eligibility rules. This is because 85 percent of the funding for the project, whose total cost is just under \u20ac4 million, was provided from the Cohesion Fund. The remaining 15 percent was reserved in the state budget.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4609,"template":"","acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n