Construction of Jaconé Port, Which Would Receive an Investment of R$ 2.5 Billion and Generate Around 16,000 Jobs, Will Not Happen Due to Environmental Issues. Learn More!

Written by Roberta Souza

Published on 15/06/2023 at 16:21

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Construction of Jaconé Port: Investment in Debate

The construction of Jaconé Port, an investment of nearly BRL 2.5 billion for Maricá (RJ), has faced resistance from the so-called “environmentalist dictatorship,” which claims the presence of important sedimentary rocks in the region. To discuss this topic, the Regional Council of Engineering and Agronomy (Crea-RJ) will hold a public hearing at its headquarters in downtown Rio, with experts, professors, and representatives from various sectors to debate the social and environmental impacts of the project with significant investment.

Jaconé Port, officially named Ponta Negra Terminals (TPN), is considered the largest private project in the region, with an estimated 4,000 direct jobs and up to 12,000 indirect jobs from the investments. Its construction, located at Jaconé Beach, aims to become the main anchor for the flow and storage of oil from the pre-salt produced in the region.

Pros and Cons of the Construction of Jaconé Port

The public hearing organized by Crea-RJ will allow discussion between supporters and opponents of the construction of Jaconé Port. The positive aspects of the investment, such as job and income generation, as well as the social and environmental impacts, will be analyzed. Experts will discuss issues related to safety, urban mobility, and environmental impacts, such as possible risks of accidents with ships and sea pollution, affecting fishing and tourism.

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Future Prospects and Investments

The Ponta Negra Terminals (TPN) project was initiated in 2011 when DTA Engenharia acquired the area at Jaconé Beach. With the necessary licenses obtained, the company was authorized to begin construction in February of this year. Additionally, a resolution for the construction of a freight railway was published in the Official Gazette in May, aiming for the connection of Jaconé Port to the national railway network. The total investment is estimated at around BRL 2.45 billion.

Ultimately, it is evident that the construction of Jaconé Port is an investment that sparks heated debates about the social and environmental impacts in the region. While supporters point to job creation and economic development, opponents raise concerns about environmental preservation and the risks associated with the project.

The public hearing promoted by Crea-RJ is an opportunity to analyze the pros and cons of this investment, seeking a balance between development and preservation. The decision on the future of the construction of Jaconé Port will depend on the careful analysis of the involved impacts and the search for sustainable solutions for the region’s growth.

Construction of Jaconé Port, Which Would Receive an Investment of R$ 2.5 Billion and Generate Around 16,000 Jobs, Will Not Happen Due to Environmental Issues. Learn More!

Construction of Jaconé Port: Investment in Debate

Pros and Cons of the Construction of Jaconé Port

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