Construction Milestone Reached as First Foundation Unit Arrives for Monaco's Sea Extension Project
By Laurent Duval, MonacoViews Editorial
The ambitious Anse du Portier development reached a key milestone with the placement of the first foundation caisson, marking progress on the 6-hectare sea reclamation.
A significant construction milestone has been achieved in Monaco's ambitious sea reclamation project, with the installation of the first massive foundation unit for the new Anse du Portier district. The concrete caisson, delivered from Marseille on 25th July, represents the beginning of the foundation phase for what will become a 6-hectare artificial peninsula.
This groundbreaking development will physically expand Monaco's territory into the Mediterranean, creating valuable new land in the space-constrained principality. The project involves placing 18 enormous concrete caissons in total, each serving as a crucial building block for the future residential and commercial district.
The Anse du Portier eco-quarter represents one of the most technically challenging construction projects undertaken in Monaco this decade. When completed by 2025, the artificial peninsula will provide much-needed space for housing and facilities, addressing the principality's ongoing land shortage while incorporating sustainable design principles throughout the development.