Sustainable Biz #8 - Magazine - Page 38
construction teams are building a pier
for four vessels and a station capable of
accommodating 500 passengers, designed to
facilitate access to Marajó and neighboring
islands.Meanwhile, the Outeiro Port
Terminal is undergoing a major overhaul
to host two cruise ships that will serve as
floating hotels during COP30. The project
includes a new 710-meter pier and reception
area, with delivery scheduled for October
14.More than 450 direct jobs have already
been created by this single worksite.
Large-Scale DrainageOne of the most
eagerly awaited projects for residents is the
macro-drainage of the Tucunduba Basin,
now 83 percent complete. The project
covers 11 canals in the city’s second-largest
basin: seven already delivered—fully or in
segments—and five still under construction,
with completion scheduled for November.
Also in its final phase, at 91 percent
completion, is the macro-drainage of the
Benguí and Marambaia canals. The works
extend across 1.9 kilometres up to the São
Joaquim canal, solving chronic flooding
issues. Alongside drainage, the interventions
include water and sewage networks, seven
bridges, three footbridges, a square with
a sports court, and road urbanisation
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improvements.In sanitation, the Sewage
System Project for the Ver-o-Peso Market
has reached 89 percent completion. In
its first stage, it includes 4,100 meters of
collection network and 300 household
connections, with road surface repairs and
preservation of the traditional historic
cobblestones.The Ver-o-Peso complex—the
largest open-air market in Latin America
and one of Belém’s landmarks—is also
undergoing a full renovation, now 90
percent complete. Total investment is
estimated at R$66 million, including R$11.2
million for the sewage system.At the Ver-oPeso Market, where 194 workers are engaged
in modernisation, new canvas coverings
have been installed, all metal structures
sanded and repainted, and the glass of the
skylights cleaned or replaced. The floor
has been renewed and fitted with modern
guardrails, improving safety and comfort for
vendors and visitors.At the Fish Market, part
of the Ver-o-Peso complex, modernisation
is advancing rapidly. Facades are being
repainted, tiles replaced, and the roof fully
cleaned. The interior floor will soon be
renewed, maintaining the original design,
while the old counters will be replaced with
new stainless steel structures, ensuring
greater hygiene, practicality, and durability.
S U S TA I N A B L E B I Z M A G A Z I N E
OCTOBER 2025
“The infrastructure
works are on schedule
and approaching the final
stretch of preparations
for the conference. The
city is increasingly ready
to welcome visitors and
delegations from all over
the world.”
