The Port Authority of Valencia (APV) has launched the tender process for the design of a restoration project for historic, decommissioned port cranes located in the Port of Valencia.
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Specifically, the works focus on two structures within the port: the Cabria crane, located in the inner harbour basin, and the Zorroza crane, situated at the roundabout on the Levante Quay access road. Both are decommissioned port cranes, that is to say, loading and unloading structures that are no longer in operational use at the Port of Valencia.
The contract, commissioned by Valenciaport at a cost of €24,200 (including VAT), will involve a visual inspection of the cranes to determine the scope of the work required to repair their structure, components and protective systems. The project will specify the repair work and protective painting required, as well as the structural reinforcement.
The story behind the “Zorroza”
Among the cranes due to be restored, the historic “Zorroza” stands out; this structure arrived at the Port of Valencia between 1944 and 1945. This crane, built in the town of Zorroza along the Bilbao estuary, is one of the few surviving units of those acquired by the APV in 1936, whose arrival was delayed due to the Civil War. Since falling into disuse, the “Zorroza” has become into an authentic testament to the port’s industrial heritage. With its upcoming restoration, the APV aims to keep the history of its port infrastructure alive, as it forms an essential part of the Port of Valencia’s heritage and identity.