The City Hall of Joinville, through the Secretariat of Urban Infrastructure (Seinfra), has completed 80% of the macro-drainage and pavement work on the Copacabana axis. The work covers 3.6 km of Copacabana, António Bernardo Tromm, Francisco Alves and Sorocaba streets in the Floresta area.

As for the drainage part, 90% of the work was completed with the installation of a new network capable of providing greater flow of rainwater. The improvement is aimed at minimizing the impact of rain and potential flooding.

“The work of the Copacabana Axis project is extremely important for the city of Joinville, especially in terms of drainage. This is a special project that requires more time because we have large galleries,” emphasizes the Minister of Urban Infrastructure of Joinville, Jorge Sá.

According to Seinfra Paving Unit, drainage works have been completed on Sorocaba, Francisco Alves, Bernardo Tromma and Copacabana streets. A drainage network is being constructed on António Ramos Alvina Street.

After drainage work, the streets received the first layer of asphalt. This stage is 100% complete. Photo: Joinville City Hall.

Seinfra civil engineer Giuliano de Sant’Anna explains that the drainage part is the most difficult phase of the Copacabana Axis project and precedes the laying of the road surface.

“Over the years, existing networks have become underpowered. We are improving the drainage system by using larger pipes to provide greater water flow. The trend is that there will no longer be drainage problems along the Copacabana axis, which runs from Anita Garibaldi Street to the end of Copacabana,” he states.

According to the engineer, drainage and pavement work on the Copacabana axis continues according to the schedule set by Seinfra.

“It’s a challenging job, with daily challenges. A renovation project about which we have little information about the existing network, implemented decades ago. So let’s open it up, see what’s underneath, and put everything new in place. This is detailed work, but it is completed within the time frame we planned,” explains the engineer.

Works on laying paving slabs and signs

After drainage work, the streets received the first layer of asphalt. This step is 100% complete. Following the completion of the drainage and paving work carried out by Seinfra, the Joinville Traffic Department is responsible for installing signage on the streets of Copacabana.

To date, the Detrans signaling unit has completed the signaling of Sorocaba Street and the section of Francisco Alves Street between Sorocaba and Princess Mafalda. The pedestrian crossing in front of the Escola Estadual Básica by Professor Rodolfo Meier was also painted.

Macro-drainage and pavement work on the Copacabana axis is being carried out by Infrasul, which won the tender. The investment of the Joinville City Hall amounts to R$10.4 million.

Every month, Seinfra meets with residents of the region where work is being carried out to inform the public about the progress of the work and clarify any doubts.