In January 2025, construction began on the Ankaran Peripheral Canal (APC), with a total length of 2,460 meters. The completion of the works is scheduled for September 2025.
The APC serves as the northern relief channel of the Rižana River, collecting torrential waters from the slopes of the Milje Hill and drainage waters from agricultural land between the canal and the Koper–Ankaran road.
Due to the planned spatial developments by the Port of Koper in the Bonifika area (construction of cells for marine sediment disposal and the long-term expansion of port activities), the construction of the APC was essential to ensure:
💧 greater discharge capacity of the canal
🏘️ safety of existing infrastructure and buildings
🌱 improvement of ecological conditions in the wider area
Through a responsible and thoughtful approach to water management challenges, we are building the foundations for the sustainable development and resilience of the coastal area.
