The construction of the 800-metre canal connecting the Port directly to the sea could be affected as Valencia 2007 has yet received four proposals In response to the notice published March 1st, 2004.

Considering the Environmental Impact Statement which was just released to the public, nine residents groups claim the construction will adversely affect natural coastal landforms.

According to the Report, the canal will cause negative long-term erosion affects on the north beaches. Meanwhile, sand will be transported to the South, and accumulates in the large sand beaches called "Playa de Pinedo" and "playa de El Saler".

The late release of this report is a little bit surprising giving that the canal connecting the upgraded and renewed Port directly to the sea was one of the main part of the valencia bid.