Bobcat Equipment Helps Safeguard Bagheria Beach in Sicily

The goal of A.M.B. is the progressive improvement of the quality of services provided to local people, paying greater attention to the needs of the community and the most suitable solutions for the Bagheria area.

Vito Matranga, President of A.M.B. Ambiente, commissioned Betra, the exclusive Bobcat dealer for Sicily, to carry out the work, following their successful intervention last year. To ensure that the natural beauty of Bagheria's coasts is preserved, Bobcat machinery has been ideal, allowing rapid and effective removal of algae, while ensuring operational efficiency and minimal disturbance to the marine ecosystem.

The algae, which is not harmful to humans but little appreciated by swimmers, is taken from the shoreline where it settles and placed in a less frequented location on the coast. At the end of the summer season the algae is placed back in the water, so as not to destabilize and to safeguard the marine environment. 

“For the second consecutive year, we have chosen to rely on Betra for the removal of algae from Aspra beach in Bagheria.” says Vito Matragna. “Betra has once again demonstrated its expertise in selecting the Bobcat models best suited to our needs. In particular, the T66 tracked loader and the E35z  mini-excavator exceeded all our expectations in terms of efficiency and reliability. I would like to express my sincere thanks to Giovanni Riela, Giovanni Costantino and all the Betra staff involved, for their competence and dedication demonstrated during all phases of the removal operations, confirming their excellence in this field. It is thanks to their experience and commitment that we can keep Aspra beach clean and welcoming for all swimmers and visitors.”