Porto-Franco City

In Odesa, the final phase of the collector reconstruction in Arkadia, a vital infrastructure project that started in 2017, is underway.

This project includes both land and underwater modernization of the drainage systems, aiming to stabilize the operation of stormwater networks that have been in a poor state for decades.

At the section from the ground outlet to the sea, the old stormwater pipe is being cleaned, which experts say was in critical condition — parts of the pipe have rotted, and water was flowing directly on the ground. According to the project, a new polyethylene pipe, resistant to harsh conditions, will be inserted into the old 2-meter diameter pipe. The space between the pipes will be filled with concrete, reinforcing the structure and extending its lifespan.

The next step will be laying the pipe in the marine section. The work will be carried out in stages: divers will cut technological hatches, clean the inner surface, and install the new pipe using a floating barge with a crane.

“The work in Arkadia is the final active phase of a multi-year project that aims to ensure quality drainage and comfort for residents and guests of Odesa,” said Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov.

After the work is completed, the area will be cleared of construction debris. Experts predict that the updated beach will be able to welcome vacationers next year under comfortable conditions.

Coastal Protection and Future Promenade

Simultaneously, coastal protection is ongoing from Arkadia along Novoberehova Street to building 90/51 — between traverses No. 2 and No. 3. These works are aimed at protecting the shore from the destructive action of waves, which, due to the shoreline's characteristics, create scouring effects — during storms, water undermines the soil, causing the shore to literally “go” into the sea.

Currently, old anti-landslide elements are being dismantled, piles are being driven, preparations for concrete work are underway, and reinforced concrete products are being manufactured — slabs, B1 blocks, and step and wave-dissipating structures. These elements serve not only a technical function but also form the foundation for the beautification of the area.

“In the future, a modern promenade with a pedestrian zone, ramps, a bike path, and the restored part of the ‘Health Trail’ will be established here, returning in an improved form,” Trukhanov noted.