The population of Bom Jesus dos Passos Island, in Salvador, received, this Sunday (21), the new maritime terminal. The equipment received interventions in the amount of R$ 3.5 million, through the State Department of Tourism (Setur-BA), for the implementation of the terminal, new floating mooring pier and renovation of the existing fixed pier. Built by the state government, the nautical equipment was inaugurated by Governor Jerônimo Rodrigues, who was accompanied by the Secretary of Tourism, Maurício Bacelar, and the chief of staff, Adolpho Loyola. The delegation also visited the centennial church that gives its name to the place.
The representative of the Residents’ Association, Andressa Ramos, said that she was thrilled with this delivery, as the equipment is very important for local development and for the quality of life of all local residents. “This island has more than 1,400 inhabitants and today we are fulfilling a dream. Here is where goods, people arrive, all access to the island is done through this terminal. , my father himself has mobility difficulties and is super happy with the dock”.
The retired artisanal fisherwoman, Soraia Barral Lessa, took white flowers to distribute during the inauguration of the terminal. “I can’t contain myself with so much joy and we are distributing these flowers as a sign of peace and for a great achievement which is the opening of this dock”. According to her, access to Bom Jesus dos Passos necessarily passes through Madre de Deus. “So this pier was everything we needed, it greatly improves the conditions of the population, vacationers, commerce, everything.
The governor pointed out that it is an important terminal that serves for sightseeing, to urgently transport a sick person, to do tourism and generate income. “It also facilitates access for people to get to know this island so beautiful, so affectionate, with such special people”, he said. For the holder of Setur, the delivery of equipment highlights the work of the state government in promoting the great tourist potential of Baía de Todos-os-Santos.
“And now, truly, the island is structured to increase the flow in this important tourist spot. It was a total investment of more than 70 million dollars in the entire Baía de Todos-os-Santos, in nautical structuring works, in Culture and also in the socio-environmental area. It is actions like these that structure tourist destinations to generate jobs and income for Bahians”, he emphasized.
The director of Associação Náutica da Bahia, Marcelo Fróes, highlighted the importance of state investments in Baía de Todos-os-Santos for the promotion of local nautical tourism. “It is extremely important equipment, strategically placed in a very beautiful region with several islands, including Ilha dos Frades, which is one of the most visited spots in the region”.
Still according to Fróes, the next race to take place in the Bay is close and it will already be possible to enjoy the comfort generated by the new terminal delivered. “We will even have a regatta taking place on the 27th of May, for this region. Thus, the wharf becomes an important equipment not only for tourists, for visitors, but mainly, for the resident of this region who do this crossing with a lot of constancy”.
