Akamas municipality plans artificial reef off Coral Bay to curb erosion
Akamas municipality has launched a tender for a €280,000 pilot artificial reef project off Coral Bay aimed at reducing coastal erosion.
Coral Bay, Cyprus. Akamas municipality is preparing to install an artificial reef off Coral Bay to reduce coastal erosion, with work on the €280,000 pilot project expected to begin after a tender process announced on Thursday.
Reef installation
The project will involve placing around 220 concrete structures on the seabed, 130 metres from the shore.
The reef will cover an area of about 100 metres in length and will be positioned around four metres below the surface.
Eco-Beachtech project
The scheme forms part of the Eco-Beachtech project, a joint initiative involving the University of the Aegean, the Eratosthenes centre of excellence at Tepak and the municipality.
The structures are intended to reduce the impact of waves on the coastline and help slow the loss of sand from Coral Bay. They will also create new areas for marine life to grow and shelter.
Research and recreation
Most of the structures will be built by the contractor undertaking the project, while the Eratosthenes centre will produce a further 20 smaller units using 3D printing.
Researchers will monitor the different designs to assess how effectively they attract marine life.
The reef will also be used for scientific research and could provide an area for snorkelling and free diving.
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