Yacht Harbors in Ruins: 18 Million Euros for Post-Storm Restoration in Damp, Germany
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Severe storm in the Baltic Sea leads to €18 million investment in dike construction - 18 Million Euros Allocated for Restoration Following Baltic Sea Storm Surge
Shuddering to a halt, colossal waves washed over the Baltic coast in October 2023, leaving a trail of devastation in their wake. One severely impacted region was the yacht harbor of Damp, nestled within the Rendsburg-Eckernförde district. As the reigning ocean, the sea's waters rose above average by more than two meters in certain areas, causing carnage.
The wreckage in Damp is still palpable. In the aftermath, only 110 berths remain operational, as compared to the original 365. "I've never seen anything like it," Mayor Barbara Feyock told the German Press Agency, grimacing at the sight of 32 submerged boats littered both underwater and upon the jetties.
Reconstructing Damp
Prompted by the destruction, Damp applied for funding from the state in October 2024. The financial aid encompasses the renovation and redesign of the harbor, with plans to build an additional mole on the south side to bolster defenses against future storms. The project's total cost stands at 23.9 million euros, with the state footing 75% of the bill over three years. Preliminary work cannot commence immediately, however, as the tender process for contractors must first be initiated across Europe[1].
Record Funding, Record Rebuilding
In response to the calamity, State Secretary Julia Carstens informed the dpa that the region would not only recuperate its former allure but surpass it. "With this almost 18 million euros, we empower the community to restore its unique image," Carstens exulted. The essence of leisure in Damp lies in water sports, beach holidays, cycling, and hiking trails along the coast, all of which Carstens envisions will be revitalized in the near future, significantly benefiting spa and rehabilitation guests[1].
Regrettably, the resulting chaos grievously impacted not just yachting grounds but also tourist accommodations. Campsites and hotels were swept away, while extensive wreckage along the Baltic coast resulted in damages totaling hundreds of millions of euros. The neighboring state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, fortunately, suffered less damage overall, but catastrophe still struck in regions such as Sassnitz and the Fischland/Darß/Zingst peninsula, where damage tallied to 56 million euros[1].
- 💬 Note: The German Press Agency, known as the "Deutsche Presse-Agentur", is a leading news agency in Germany that provides up-to-date information to various media outlets nationwide.
- 🔎 Search Results: Although there are no specific reports on reconstruction efforts within the Rendsburg-Eckernförde district, reconstruction news regarding the Damp marina is available, as mentioned in the source article. The planned expenditure for the Damp marina reconstruction amounts to 17.9 million euros, as compared to the project's total cost of 23.9 million euros.
- Despite the devastation caused by the storm in Damp, Germany, the region is set to receive record funding of nearly 18 million euros for reconstruction, with a focus on vocational training in water sports and marine industries to rejuvenate its traditional appeal.
- As part of the reconstruction efforts, environmental-science and climate-change policies are expected to play a significant role in rebuilding the yacht harbor in Damp, with the aim of creating a more resilient infrastructure against future storms.
- The recovery from the catastrophe is not limited to the restoration of the yacht harbor in Damp; policy-and-legislation, including general-news coverage, will also play a crucial part in addressing the wider implications of the climate-change crisis on coastal communities across Europe.
