Puerto
Quetzal, Guatemala
Coastal Systems International, Inc. in conjunction with
EcoPlan, prepared a master plan for this waterfront development
including a cruise ship arrival area and a new 32 slip
marina. Plans were prepared for the construction of the
marina basin including dredging and floating docks for
the 2m tide for Phase I of the development. Marina utilities
were also designed including water and electrical services.
Landscape planting plans were prepared along with other
architecture for the cruise ship arrival area.
Floating
docks consisting of aluminum structural elements and
polyethylene floats were selected not only due to the
2m tidal range but also for else of shipment and rapid
construction, IPE wood decking was specified.
Full construction management services were provided
through Coastal Systems Development for the completion
of a turn key project within 4 months after approval
of the master plan.
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