More than two years after the devastating Baltic Sea flood in October 2023, preparations for the renovation have begun in the Damper outer harbour. The former jetty for guest berths is being lifted out of its anchoring and the weather- and water-worn components are being temporarily stored in a cordoned-off storage area in front of the marina bistro before being removed. The dismantling is part of the preparations for the planned million-euro refurbishment of the harbour. Planning is also already in full swing in the background.
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Dredging work in Damp marina to start shortly
Following the dismantling of the old jetty, dredging work is due to begin in the outer harbour in the coming weeks. Kurbetriebe GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the municipality, operates the harbour and is coordinating the reconstruction work. A flushing ship is to come to Damp for the excavation work, but it is currently still frozen. Despite this complication, the work is on schedule.
Planning companies have been finalised
The planning services for the reconstruction were put out to tender across Europe until the end of 2025. Two companies have now been selected for the renovation of the harbour and the jetty, with which a new, flood-proof harbour is to be built for around 24 million euros. Waterkant Ingenieure from Güby will be responsible for repairing the harbour, while Ramboll Deutschland from Hamburg is planning the new jetties. According to René Kinza, co-managing director of Kurbetriebe Damp, initial meetings have already taken place. The task now is to refine the concept and coordinate it with the state as a sponsor.
Emergency operation in Damp also in 2026
Completion of the completely renovated harbour is planned for spring 2028. Until then, an emergency operation with around 110 berths for sailors is planned again, as in the past two years. Following the dismantling of the broken jetties in the northern harbour area, which is expected to begin around Easter, the harbour will be gradually rebuilt. However, the work is dependent on the availability of specialised companies, among other things.
Closures and sand fillings
The work will entail some restrictions for locals and visitors. Some areas of the beach will have to be closed for the excavated material to be piled up. Prohibition signs should be observed urgently as there is a risk of sinking into the freshly applied sand. However, the possible stench emanating from it should dissipate after a few days, according to René Kinza, co-managing director of Kurbetriebe Damp.
To the chronicle of the closure and renovation plans in Damp:
- September 2025: Port renovation from autumn 2026, emergency operation in summer
- June 2025: Millions in funding for Damp
- January 2025: Partial operation until 2027
- August 2024: Cost explosion and impending standstill
- June 2024: Damp allocates permanent places from July
- June 2024: Damp will not be opened after all
- June 2024: Damp is officially partially opened
- April 2024: Damp's partial opening shifts
- March 2024: 13 million for Damp
- February 2024: New hope for Damp
- February 2024: Damp will remain closed in 2024
