Overview
- A barge-mounted excavator has started extracting historical masonry from depths of 5 to 7 meters around the 19th-century fort.
- Removed rubble is being deposited into nearby sea pits by a specialized split-hull vessel that opens to release materials.
- The three-year project carries a €36 million budget, with up to €44 million authorized by the council and about 20 firms mobilized alongside 100 workers.
- Restoration teams plan to repair the protective risberme during September’s equinoctial tides to stabilize the fort’s eroded base.
- Summer 2026 and 2027 will focus on off-site fabrication and installation of a concrete harbor basin and spur to replicate the original defenses.