 In 1780 he was a "Provveditore ai Beni Inculti" (commissioner on uncultivated lands) and laid out plans for the draining of the Adige marshlands around Verona, a project begun already by Zaccaria Betti.However, once again due to lack of funds, the plans were not carried out.In 1782–1784 he served as director of the Venetian Arsenal ("Inquisitore all'Arsenale"), which he restored and reformed, beginning construction of new models of ships, imported from England and France, introducing copper sheathing, improved the methods for the manufacture of hawsers and rigging, and increased the salaries of non-noble officers.