Territory: Warnemünde marina to be expanded

A redesign of the marina at Warnemünde's Mittelmole has been under discussion for a long time. It is now clear what the jetty facilities will look like in the future. A corresponding design draft was already completed last autumn, and a Hamburg engineering firm has now recently been commissioned to implement the project.

This project includes not only the replacement of the existing hydraulic engineering facilities, but also the creation of additional moorings for pleasure craft in the Neuer Strom (see illustration). The costs are estimated at around ten million euros, of which the city of Rostock will contribute one and a half million euros. The state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is to contribute eight and a half million euros.

The construction project is necessary because the municipal wooden jetties and platforms on the east side of the Alter Strom in the area of the marina pier are already irreparably damaged, according to the Rostock Harbour and Maritime Authority. Most of them are therefore closed.

The wooden platforms on the pier body and the jetties of the state sports school on the eastern side of the pier in Neuer Strom are also in such a poor structural condition that they are no longer suitable for repair due to their dilapidated structure. As a result, it was agreed in a consultation process with all those affected that a replacement investment for the construction of new facilities is essential.

Dr Chris Müller, Senator for Finance, Administration and Order, explains: "We are thus continuing on course to increase the attractiveness of Warnemünde as a sailing and sports boat location. Together with the funding promised by the state, not only can hydraulic engineering facilities such as floating docks and platforms be replaced, but additional moorings for pleasure craft can also be integrated into the Neuer Strom. This will be another tourist highlight and improve the location for all users in the long term."

The final preliminary planning is due to be completed by the end of August, with approval planning then continuing until December. This will be followed by the actual approval and building inspection process as well as the invitation to tender for the construction work. In short, construction is not expected to start before autumn 2018, but overall completion should take place by the 2020 season at the latest. Certain sub-areas may be ready for use earlier.