Infrastructure
The construction and expansion of the infrastructure forms the basis for Bolama’s development into an important node for logistics, transport, and trade. Even now, the islands of the Bissago archipelago rank among the largest hubs for container ships. The previously stagnant economic progress on the island Bolama, in combination with its great, largely unutilised potential, offer ideal preconditions for pumping new life into the economy, public life, and the rich culture of the island as well as the former capital of Guinea-Bissau – and to sustainably strengthen and promote the commensurate infrastructural measures.
Two of the most important projects for building a completely new infrastructure on Bolama are the construction of a deep-water harbour.
Two of the most important projects for building a completely new infrastructure on Bolama are the construction of a deep-water harbour.
Deep-Sea Port
The new high-tech ship harbour will facilitate the rapid dispatch of large container ships and guarantee an efficient turnaround of seagoing containers. Moreover, a newly established ferry connection between Bolama and Bissau will make transport easier and provide the conditions necessary for business and holiday travellers to quickly and comfortably reach the island from the mainland.
Bolama Airport
Up to now, it has been possible to reach the island only via the ship connection between Bolama and Bissau; therefore, the construction of a separate airport is indispensable. Firstly, the island will become more attractive for holidaymakers, and secondly, in this way an ongoing stimulation of tourist traffic throughout Guinea-Bissau will be ensured.
Various Sources of Energy
We will focus on both the installation of renewable energy generation through photovoltaic complexes and wind parks as well as conventional energy generation sources, such as gas-fired power plants.
Renewable Energy
Electric power all over the Island will be produced by one of the world’s biggest photovoltaic complexes with an output of 500 megawatts. Many buildings and factories will consequently be equipped with solar panels. Through access to solar energy storage electrical power will be maintained during the night.
Gas Power Stations & Desalination Plants
Besides the installation of gas-fired power plants on the coast, seawater desalination plants will be built nearby. While burning gas, waste heat is produced and is used by the desalination plants to evaporate salt water into drink water.
Drinking Water
In addition, projects for the treatment and provision of water for drinking and for industrial uses, e.g., the construction of high-performance seawater desalinization plants, will also guarantee a stable, secure water supply. This will sustainably create the bases for a continuously growing economic and more employment.
Housing Projects
Additional projects in the area of infrastructure concern road and housing construction on Bolama. The maintenance of existing roads as well as the construction of new traffic routes and connections will ease the transit of goods, reduce transport costs, and, by extension, improve not only business and trade, but also the living and labour conditions of the local people. The same applies to the innovative residential construction projects, which will create affordable, modern dwelling spaces for the population.
