President Luis Abinader inaugurated the Caño del Yuti tourist and fishing pier this Wednesday, located in the community of the same name, in the province of Montecristi, as part of the National Fishing Pier Plan implemented by the Government, through the Dominican Port Authority.
The project had an investment exceeding RD$48 million and directly benefits fishermen, community members, and visitors in the Northern region.
This pier represents a direct boost to fishing activities and local economic development, benefiting dozens of families who depend on the sea as their main source of livelihood.
The executive director of the Dominican Port Authority (Apordom), Jean Luis Rodríguez, stated that “this tourist and fishing pier in Caño del Yuti, the 18th we have delivered during our administration, represents much more than just a structure. It is a direct commitment to local development, to boosting tourism, and above all, to the well-being of our fishermen, who now have dignified conditions to go out to sea with greater safety and peace of mind,” he affirmed.
The project includes a main pier of 184 m² and four other secondary piers for tourist and fishing activities.
With this latest addition, the National Fishing Pier Plan continues its expansion. Piers have already been inaugurated in Boca Chica , Santo Domingo province; Boca de Yuma , a municipal district within the municipality of San Rafael del Yuma, La Altagracia province; two piers in Luperón , Puerto Plata (one for fishermen and another for sailboats, with a positive impact on tourism and the economy); and the Cañitas pier , in the Elupina Cordero municipal district, Hato Mayor province .
In addition to Cayo Yuti, work has been carried out on docks in La Yeguada and Asfalto, in Miches, Sabana de la Mar; again in Boca de Yuma; La Caleta, in La Romana; Salinas, in Peravia; Palenque, in San Cristóbal; Cabeza de Toro, in Punta Cana; Cabrera, Río San Juan; the public dock of Santa Bárbara de Samaná and the fishing dock of Sánchez.
With this project, the Government reiterates its commitment to continue strengthening coastal infrastructure as part of a comprehensive vision to support the fishing, tourism and commercial throughout the country.
