The island council has extended the deadline for submitting bids for the El Remo breakwater project until Tuesday, August 11. This decision aims to give more time to companies interested in this key project for road safety.
The Cabildo of La Palma has decided to extend the deadline for submitting bids for the El Remo breakwater until next Tuesday, August 11. The work, considered a priority to protect the access road to this coastal area of the municipality of Los Llanos de Aridane, had generated interest among several companies, but the island administration opted to grant more time to ensure greater participation.
The planned breakwater aims to halt the advance of the sea and prevent landslides that periodically affect the road, especially during storms. The El Remo road is an essential route for residents and for the area's tourism activity, as it connects to popular beaches and hiking trails.
According to sources from the Cabildo, the extension of the deadline responds to requests from potential bidders, who asked for more time to prepare their proposals. The expected investment amounts to several hundred thousand euros, although the exact figure has not yet been disclosed.
The island's Infrastructure Councillor has stated that this is a necessary project and that work has been done on the specifications to ensure its proper execution. Once built, the breakwater will need to withstand wave impacts and protect the road's slope, a solution that has already been employed in other parts of the island with good results.
This decision comes in a context where the island of La Palma has seen increased investment in coastal protection infrastructure following damage caused by recent storms. The El Remo breakwater is one of the most demanded actions by residents, who have experienced road closures due to landslides on several occasions.
The original deadline was set to end this Saturday, but with the new date, interested companies now have until August 11 to submit their bids. The opening of these bids will take place in the following days, and it is expected that the works can begin before the end of the year.
The bidding includes not only the construction of the breakwater but also maintenance and repair work on the affected road. The Cabildo has assured that the procedures will be followed with the utmost speed to avoid further delays.
The residents of El Remo have expressed their satisfaction with the extension of the deadline, although they hope that the work will not face further delays. The road is their main communication route, and any closure affects their daily lives, especially during the high tourist season.
The extension of the deadline has been communicated through the Cabildo's contractor profile, where all details of the bidding can be consulted. Interested companies must submit the documentation at the general registry of the island corporation.
With this measure, the Cabildo of La Palma seeks to ensure the best possible offer for a project it considers strategic for the safety and economy of the area. The El Remo breakwater joins other planned actions along the La Palma coast to address erosion and climate change.
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