The Marina Development Corporation (MDC) has announced the renewal of its dialogue and collaboration with the Ventimiglia local government regarding the Marina di Ventimiglia project, which aims to create a new international tourist destination along the Ligurian Riviera’s waterfront.
A recent meeting was held at the Town Hall and included the majority members of the administration led by Ventimiglia Mayor Flavio Di Muro, along with a delegation of representatives from MDC and Namira SGR.
Anselmo De Titta, the new CEO of MDC, provided an overview of the project’s complex planning stages, detailing its key aspects to find a balanced solution that satisfies the mutual interests of Ventimiglia and the BDF Fund managed by Namira SGR, with MDC acting as advisor.
“Several weeks ago, we reopened discussions with the administration with the mutual aim of quickly reaching a consensus,” said De Titta, according to an MDC press statement. “There is a strong desire to finalise the remaining details to launch this long-awaited project. Yesterday’s meeting with Mayor Di Muro and his councillors was positive. It was a constructive discussion, and I sensed a unanimous will to advance this crucial project, which we all believe is of extraordinary importance for the tourism revival of Ventimiglia. Now, we need to work together to achieve the best possible result promptly. The project is so rich in ideas and quality that I am confident we will reach our goal very quickly. We are optimistic and look forward to the next phase of dialogue with positivity.”
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The Marina di Ventimiglia project will cover a total area of 57,000 square metres and involves several projects, with a total investment exceeding €200 million. The main project, Borgo del Forte, will be located in the Marina San Giuseppe area, behind the Cala del Forte tourist port. Following the preliminary safety measures, a five-star hotel with 70 rooms, a gym, a wellness centre, and a publicly accessible restaurant, along with 60 luxury apartments, will be constructed.
The proposal includes directly linking the project to Ventimiglia’s historic centre through a lift system to the west of the settlement, reaching Via Verdi, where an elevator will take visitors to the heart of the old town. An additional significant public intervention is planned at Via Verdi: a surface parking lot of over 1,000 square metres and a pedestrian path with panoramic views, aiming to connect the Marina and the old town more effectively.
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Additionally, Borgo del Forte Campus will be developed in the former Campasso railway yard (30,000 square metres), behind the naturalistic area at the mouth of the Nervia River. This will include a set of public-oriented structures with educational, sports, and leisure functions, featuring a major multifunctional complex designed to integrate strategically and organically into Ventimiglia’s overall redevelopment plan, offering a new high-quality proposal for both residents and tourists.
According to Mayor Flavio Di Muro, the local government is “committed to seeing this project through, as it represents a significant opportunity for our city’s growth and international appeal. The collaboration with MDC and Namira SGR is a crucial step in ensuring the success of this initiative.”
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