PLN 190 million for port reconstruction in Łeba - a strategic step for offshore wind energy

Łeba is set to become a key hub on the offshore wind energy map. On March 31st, the city hosted Jan Szyszko, deputy minister of funds and regional policy, who announced the signing of an agreement under the National Recovery Plan. This agreement allocates PLN 190 million for the modernization of port infrastructure, significantly enhancing its role in servicing offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea.

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31 march 2025   |   15:57   |   Source: Gazeta Morska   |   Prepared by: Kamil Kusier   |   Print

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Port development crucial for the offshore sector

A press briefing was held at the port of Łeba, attended by representatives from government and local administration. Key participants included Łeba's mayor Agnieszka Derba, deputy minister of funds and regional policy Jan Szyszko, deputy governor of the Pomeranian voivodeship Emil Rojek, deputy director of the Maritime Office in Gdynia Barbara Olczyk, and director of the Maritime Search and Rescue Service Sebastian Kluska.

During the briefing, deputy minister Jan Szyszko emphasized the investment's importance for national energy security:

- Affordable electricity will flow from Łeba. We have signed an agreement under the National Recovery Plan for a strategic investment in the state's energy security. PLN 190 million in funding has been allocated for the construction of a service terminal in Łeba. This is one of three terminals that will be built and operated to serve Poland's offshore wind farms in the Baltic, providing affordable, safe, and clean energy for residents of Pomerania and all of Poland.

The scope of the investment includes the renovation of the Malta Quay and pier at the port of Łeba, as well as the modernization of the port entrance by constructing a new western breakwater and an island breakwater on the eastern side. The Maritime Office in Gdynia will carry out two key tasks: eliminating excessive wave activity within the port and reducing sediment accumulation at the port entrance.

- Our work will include two priority tasks essential for offshore wind farm operators in the port of Łeba. This is a response to their needs, primarily aimed at eliminating excessive wave motion at the entrance and within the port, as well as reducing sediment accumulation at the entrance. Current conditions periodically make navigation in this area difficult. The work funded through today's secured resources will eliminate these adverse phenomena, significantly improving safety, facilitating operations for all users, and enhancing business conditions, said Barbara Olczyk, deputy director of the Maritime Office in Gdynia for investments.

New opportunities for the local economy

The port's expansion is not just about modernizing infrastructure but also providing a significant boost to the local economy. Deputy governor Emil Rojek highlighted that the investment will benefit regional businesses, which will be involved in both the construction process and the subsequent logistics operations supporting the offshore sector.

- We are pleased that Pomerania is attracting such significant investments and that we can effectively secure funding for their implementation. A portion of these funds will support our regional businesses because waterway construction is something we excel at. This investment is not just about a service port; it also represents the creation of tens of thousands of jobs across Pomerania in energy, specialist training, project execution, and offshore wind farm maintenance, emphasized Emil Rojek.

The reconstruction of the port of Łeba entrance will include the construction of a new eastern island breakwater approximately 262 meters long, a western breakwater approximately 91 meters long, and a western groyne extending over 200 meters. Additionally, new sedimentation basins, a 40-meter-wide approach channel, and a 160-meter-diameter turning basin will be developed.

The renovation of the Malta Quay and pier, totaling approximately 140 meters in length, will involve replacing the inadequate sheet pile wall with a new, ground-anchored structure. The works will restore the coping beam and reinstate the quay's proper load-bearing capacity. The port of Łeba is set to become a service and operational base for the offshore wind energy sector. Year-round transport of service personnel to offshore wind farms will be conducted via CTV or SES vessels, with approximately ten berthing spots available.

Mayor Agnieszka Derba emphasized the investment's significance for the future of the city:

- The past few months have been exceptional for our city. Łeba is no longer just about tourism and fishing – offshore wind energy is now part of our identity. We are becoming a crucial hub in Poland’s offshore wind energy expansion. This is an incredible opportunity for growth and additional job creation. I am deeply grateful to everyone who contributed to securing these funds and making this investment a reality. Together, we will witness how our small tourist town develops into a key player in this new economic sector.

It is worth noting that as part of the Maritime Office in Gdynia's investment, a conceptual design for the second phase of the Łeba port entrance reconstruction will also be developed using the funds allocated today. This phase will include a plan for an external port with an extended eastern breakwater connected to the mainland, along with the necessary infrastructure and facilities.

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