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A Technical Advance at the Port of Laguna Gained Momentum with a Contract for the Barra Canal, Paving the Way for Dredging, Removal of Stones, and Improvements to the Depth. Government and SCPar Aim for Competitiveness, Safety, and New Vocations.
A project that could change the course of the Port of Laguna made significant progress this week, after the State Government signed a contract with the winning company of the bid to conduct hydrographic surveys and develop the executive project for the Barra Canal.
The focus of the contract is to improve access to the port and produce essential information, such as the possibility and cost of dredging and the amount necessary for the removal of the existing stones at the entry bar, points described as decisive to assess the technical and economic feasibility of future interventions.
Contract for the Barra Canal Places the Port of Laguna in a New Planning Stage
The State Government signed a contract with the company responsible for the hydrographic surveys and the development of the executive project for the Barra Canal, aimed at qualifying access to the Port of Laguna.
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According to the director-president of SCPAR Porto de Imbituba, Christiano Lopes de Oliveira, the Port of Laguna is being planned responsibly and technically, with specific projects to gather essential information.
He states that without these projects it is not possible to know how much the works will cost or whether they will be technically and economically viable.
The bidding for the project development was won by the company Coastal Port Engineering, for the amount of R$ 700 thousand. The contract’s duration is 360 days, counted from the date of publication in the State Official Gazette.
Unification with Imbituba and Competitive Focus Strengthen the Plan for the Port of Laguna
In September 2025, the State confirmed the unification of the management of the ports of Laguna and Imbituba, under the responsibility of SCPar.
Since then, the focus has been on structural improvements to increase the competitiveness of the Laguna facility, within a planning framework that depends on technical studies and executive projects to guide any intervention.
Port of Laguna May Gain New Vocations Beyond Industrial Fishing
Currently, the Port of Laguna is described as a strategic fishing hub in Santa Catarina, handling tons of fish and focusing on industrial fishing.
Still, with the progress of projects aimed at facilitating access through the Barra Canal, the structure may start to operate in other areas.
Christiano Lopes details that, after the studies are completed, it will be possible to assess whether the interventions can be carried out and, based on that, define the real vocation of the Port of Laguna beyond fishing.
He states that the studies should indicate what sizes of vessels the port will be able to accommodate and open up alternatives such as tourism through passenger ships, marinas, shipyards, and operations with lighter cargo.
At the same time, he emphasizes that, without the completed projects, it is not possible to assert what the future of the Port of Laguna will be, and that the current moment is to expand fishing movements and await the conclusions of ongoing projects.
Dredging of the Barra Canal Is Indicated as a Condition to Expand Operations at the Port of Laguna
The dredging project for the Barra Canal is part of a set of planned interventions by the State for the region, aiming to enhance infrastructure and navigation at the port access.
Christiano Lopes asserts that without dredging, the canal does not offer depth, which limits the access of vessels and renders large-scale port operations unfeasible.
He explains that dredging would ensure adequate depth, predictability in navigation, and safety for the ships. Without it, the Port of Laguna would be restricted to limited uses, compromising competitiveness and reducing possibilities for economic development.
Detailed Technical Studies Include Minimum Precision and Evaluation of Underwater Structures
As the dredging project enters the elaboration phase, other investments aimed at the current structure of the Port of Laguna are planned, with technical studies described as essential to guide any future intervention.
According to Christiano, detailed surveys are planned to identify, with a high level of precision, minimum of 1 m³, the types, sizes, and shapes of materials that may be removed from the dredging, derocketing, and cleaning areas.
He also states that the prospecting of underwater structures is planned, with surveys and soundings to verify the stability and depth of the foundations of the mooring docks and other existing structures.
Additionally, basic projects for protection slopes and conceptual projects for strengthening, protection, and recovery of existing structures, such as the dock and the fishing terminal, will be developed, aiming to ensure the integrity of the constructions during and after the interventions.
Strong Winds in December Caused Damage and Required Recovery Actions at the Port of Laguna
The passage of strong winds in Laguna at the end of December caused damage to roofs and structures of the Port of Laguna, generating the need for management interventions.
Christiano reports that the weather event affected part of the infrastructure, causing a side wall to collapse and the roofs of the halls where fishing operations take place, as well as the administrative area, to be removed.
According to him, clean-up and removal of remaining materials has already begun, and the necessary contracts for the recovery of the roofs and reconstruction of the wall are being initiated.
What do you think should be the priority at the Port of Laguna now: dredging of the Barra Canal or immediate reinforcement of the structure to prevent further damage and accelerate competitiveness?
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