Suape unblocks Tatuoca River by removing temporary access

The Suape Industrial Port Complex administration will soon commence the removal of temporary access to the Estaleiro Atlântico Sul (EAS) over the Tatuoca River, a crucial watercourse within the state-owned company’s territory in Pernambuco. This demolition, expected to be completed within 60 days, involves low technical and engineering complexity.

Fishing communities operating in the dock area were informed of the project details during a meeting on May 13th at the company’s administrative center. The State Environment Agency (CPRH) issued the work authorization license on June 5th.

Constructed in 2009 over the Tatuoca River in Ipojuca, the provisional access to EAS was partially removed in 2021, opening 31% of the wet passage space. Following this initial phase, an increase in fish abundance in the river’s basin was observed.

With the full removal, the hydrodynamics of areas upstream of the rockfill are expected to be restored, benefiting the aquatic ecosystem. Additionally, improvements in the biotic elements of the river’s microbasin and an expansion of the mangrove ecosystem are anticipated.

“This initiative will enhance the watercourse flow and the hydrodynamic flow of the tides. The flood area will expand, improving the natural environmental quality of the ecosystem and fishing resources,” said Carlos Cavalcanti, Suape’s Sustainability Director.

A Preliminary Environmental Report, diagnosing the environmental impacts of the area, was prepared for the demolition work. According to the engineering project, standard equipment such as hydraulic excavators and bucket trucks will be used. Environmental monitoring will be conducted throughout the intervention.

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