Yacht Harbor Rebuild: Damp's Comeback after the Baltic Sea Tempest
Large-scale Funding (18 Million Euro) Arranged Post-Storm Surge in Baltic Region for Construction of Dams - Funds allocated amounting to EUR 18 million to manage aftermath of storm surge in the Baltic Sea
Catch a glimpse of Damp's resilience, mateys! The Baltic Sea storm of October 2023 washed ashore, leaving water levels over two meters higher than average and wreaking havoc on the charming yacht harbor in Damp, Germany. But don't let that deter ya! The town's grit and the state's backing promise a stormin' recovery.
Current Woes
The devastation isn't hard to miss. "At the moment, we've improvised with 110 emergency berths," says Mayor Barbara Feyock, as quoted by the German Press Agency. Before the tempest, they boasted a vibrant 365 berths. A sad 32 of those gleaming yachts now rest, not just beneath the waves, but on jetties too. Oi, the damage!
Recovery on the Horizon
Fear not, mateys, as the municipality has applied for aid in October 2024, and the State has agreed to cover around 75% of the reconstruction costs, amounting to 17.9 million euros. The total cost? A hefty 23.9 million euros. But hostess Feyock warns that the work can't kick off just yet, as European-wide tenders are necessary. She's hoping that work'll be wrapping up by the end of 2027.
Harbor's Future Glory
Economy and Tourism State Secretary Julia Carstens sees the record funding as just what Damp needs to regain and surpass its former glory. Quoting German Press Agency, she said, "We're not only rebuilding the existing North Mole and moving it, but we're also building a smaller mole on the south side." This addition promises increased charm and resistance against future storm surges, making the harbor a lure for tourists and revellers alike.
A Seaside Haven
Damp is known for its picture-perfect beauty as a holiday resort and a Baltic Sea health spa. Julia Carstens shares these sentiments, emphasizing the critical role the reconstruction plays in restoring its allure. "The almost 18 million euros in funding will help the municipality refresh this image," she adds.
What awaits, then? A revived harbor, ready for water sports, sunny vacations, coastal cycling, and hiking trails for the pleasure of all. And as the number of overnight stays at preventative and rehabilitation clinics continues its upward trend, this restorative haven promises to benefit many a weary soul.
Damp, brace yourself for a comeback! For the Baltic Sea, you're worth fightin' for.
- Before and After
- Storm Surge Cost
- Baltic Sea Coast Destruction
- Rebuilding Process
- Tourism Resurgence
- Rendsburg-Eckernförde District
- German Press Agency
- In an effort to restore Damp's charm as a tourist destination, the Rendsburg-Eckernförde District will invest in both vocational training in environmental science and the implementation of climate-change mitigation strategies in the rebuilding process of the yacht harbor, ensuring its future resilience.
- To ensure the long-term success of Damp's yacht harbor, the municipality plans to incorporate vocational training programs in various areas, such as marine engineering, coastal management, and weather forecasting, to build a team capable of maintaining the harbor's sustainable growth and enhancing its ability to adapt to future climate-change events.
