Government opens bids for Lagoa Mirim dredging with estimated investment of R$52.7 million

The Federal Government opened this Wednesday (1st) the bids for the tender to dredge the Lagoa Mirim waterway in Rio Grande do Sul, with an estimated investment of R$52.7 million. The initiative is part of the New Growth Acceleration Program (Novo PAC) and includes the development of project designs and the execution of dredging works and nautical signaling along the navigable channel.

The objective is to strengthen inland navigation, ensuring year-round navigability, greater operational safety, and improved logistical efficiency in the region.

The Minister of Ports and Airports, Tomé Franca, stated that the initiative reinforces inland navigation in the region. “The dredging of Lagoa Mirim is essential to ensure greater logistical efficiency, expand integration with neighboring countries, and boost economic development in southern Brazil,” he said.

The measure also strengthens integration between Brazil and Uruguay, facilitates the flow of goods, improves regional supply, and stimulates economic activities such as trade, services, and tourism, contributing to increased competitiveness and balanced economic development in the southern region.

Bidding opened at 10 a.m. this Wednesday in a public session on Compras.gov.br. The proposals will now be analyzed before the winning company is selected.

Why dredging is important

Dredging maintains adequate channel depth, enabling safe vessel navigation and preventing disruptions to waterway transport. With the natural accumulation of sediments, sections of the waterway may lose operational capacity, compromising the regularity and efficiency of navigation.

In southern Brazil, dredging Lagoa Mirim is strategic for logistics, increasing waterway transport capacity, diversifying transport modes, and reducing dependence on more expensive alternatives. With improved navigability conditions, the waterway becomes a more efficient, safe, and sustainable option for transporting cargo and passengers.

Source: MPOR

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