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Waterfront Development
Yumeshima is already in operation on the eastern bank as a container terminal, high-standard logistic hub. Along the western bank is a waste processing site, which is located a substantial "megasolar" power plant. The City of Osaka along with the Kansai Business Community and Osaka Prefecture Government drew up a "Yumeshima Development Plan" in August 2017 and has been working to make Yumeshima as a new global tourism hub.
- Capable of supporting large town development into the future.
- Waterfront location supports a sense of "escape from the ordinary."
- Possible of reinforcing the transportation network throughout West Japan, including Kansai International Airport, the waterfront area, downtown of Osaka, and other cities in Kansai.
- A new driver of Osaka growth - Global Tourism Hub -
- Enhancement of existing growth drivers - International Logistics Hub -
- Appropriate zoning, urban infrastructure, etc.
・Theme：Designing Future Society for Our Lives
・Projected visitors：Approx. 28.2 million
Yumesaki tunnel, which promotes the town-establishment of Yumeshima while ensuring the shipment of container freight that supports various industries and the lives of the citizens, is an access road linking Sakishima and Yumeshima (Opened in August, 2009)
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Linking Maishima and Yumeshima Islands, the Yumemai Bridge has an integral part of the area's transport system. The bridge, of moveable swing-type arch construction that is capable of being swung open in the event that the port's main passage becomes impassable. This unique design makes it the first of its kind in the world.
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| (1) Open to traffic | (2) Swinging the bridge open | (3) Open to allow ships to pass |