Reconstruction of the Port Channel in the Port of Gdynia - completion

Reconstruction of the Port Channel in the Port of Gdynia – completion

At the end of March this year the Port of Gdynia Authority S.A. successfully accomplished the realization of the investment named “Reconstruction of the Port Channel in the Port of Gdynia”. In accordance with the agreement signed in Warsaw on 30th November 2009, this investment was co-financed by the European Union from the Cohesion Fund within the framework of the Operational Programme Infrastructure and Environment in the amount of PLN 53.73 million.

On 20th April 2011, the press conference closing the realization of such an important investment undertaking for the Port of Gdynia took place at the headquarters of Port of Gdynia Authority S.A.The main aim of the project was to increase the acceptable draught of vessels and to improve the navigational conditions at the Port of Gdynia. The following works were carried out within the framework of this investment: the dredging works at the Port Channel were completed, the harbour turn basins were dredged and their diameter enlarged, six quays were rebuilt, the bottom of the sea at the quays was deepened and the Head of the Pilot Groyne was rebuilt.