Readiness of Shore Protection Improvement and Landscaping in Magadan – 60%

Stroytransgaz Group is working on the shore protection improvement and landscaping along the Sea of Okhotsk in Magadan. The first phase of works in Nagayev Bay near Portovoye Highway and Portovaya Street is completed by 60%.

The length of the future landscaped park area is about 400 meters. The works at the site were started in June this year. Builders have completed soil excavation and levelling of the entire area and now are building a sand and gravel base; soon they will commence to laying granite tiles with non-slip coating, tactile on the areas subject to special attention.

The site will be equipped with children’s playgrounds and sports grounds. Their sand and gravel foundations have also been completed. In August, the workers will start laying asphalt concrete pavement and the final layer – a special rubber coating that will protect children and adults from all kinds of possible damage.

In addition, in the near future, works will start on equipping bike lanes running throughout the landscaped area. They will be connected to the already existing ones in Morskoy Square and Mayak Park; the travel width will be 3.2 m. Bike lanes will be combined with bordered sidewalks.

The renovated space will accommodate a great variety of hardscape elements: modular gazebos, awnings, various swings, bike racks, benches, etc. At present, the foundation has already been laid for most of them. The hardscape elements will be installed upon delivery, which is expected in autumn. Foundations are being laid for outdoor fitness equipment.

Reconstruction of underground and ground utilities – water, electricity and low-voltage supply systems has been completed. By mid-autumn, work on overhead utilities will be completed, lighting and video surveillance systems will be installed.

Upon completion of all major works, the site will be subject to landscaping: a lawn and trees – larch, birch and alder – will be planted. It is planned to complete the entire scope of works in Q4 2022. 45 workers and 5 units of machinery are engaged in work daily.

The purpose of the project is to improve and landscape the embankment to create a comfortable urban space allowing for recreation for residents in any season.

Nagayev Bay is the most beautiful place in Magadan and the gateway to the Kolyma Territory. The embankments of the bay are one of the most popular recreation destinations for residents and guests of the city. Therefore, the improvement concept was developed based on the needs and
requirements of residents. The works on this section of the coastal zone of Portovoye Highway will allow for combining a number of public spaces into a single complex. It will make a more comfortable urban environment, improve the quality of recreation and provide for a positive image of the city.