PLN 15 million allocated for beach nourishment along Poland’s Baltic coast
The Maritime Office in Szczecin plans to allocate approximately PLN 15 million in 2026 for artificial beach nourishment along the Polish Baltic coast, covering the locations of Pogorzelica, Międzywodzie and Pustkowo. The project forms part of Poland’s ongoing coastal protection programme aimed at mitigating shoreline erosion and reducing the impact of storm surges and sea level rise.
In brief
The Maritime Office in Szczecin has earmarked about PLN 15 million for artificial nourishment of the sea shore in 2026. The work will cover Pogorzelica, Międzywodzie and Pustkowo, where sand taken from designated sea areas will be pumped onto the beaches. Widening the beaches and strengthening the coastal and dune zone is intended to limit coastal erosion and the effects of storms. The activities of the Maritime Office in Szczecin form part of a long-term strategy of maintaining the shoreline, carried out alongside hydrotechnical investments and monitoring.
Artificial nourishment involves dredging suitable sand from designated offshore areas and placing it on beaches through hydraulic pumping, effectively widening and strengthening the coastal zone and dune systems. The method remains a cornerstone of Poland’s coastal defence policy and is routinely implemented by maritime authorities.
The planned 2026 works align with a long-term coastal management strategy, combining nourishment projects with hydrotechnical structures and continuous monitoring. For local coastal communities, the programme enhances flood protection, while safeguarding tourism infrastructure and regional economic assets.
Source: Gazeta Morska · Compiled by: Kamil Kusier
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