Contractor MT Hojgaard Denmark has completed the third stage in the future-proofing of the Port of Ronne, strengthening the site’s unique position in the Baltic Sea as the central shipping port for wind turbines.
The company has completed and delivered the latest update to the Danish site (pictured), which will have an increased project area of 100,000 square metres.
The third stage is closely linked to an overall climate and future-proofing of the Bornholm’s central commercial port, where there will also be an extension of the outer pier and improvement of navigation with a larger swaying basin.
In addition, the update consists of a new multi-purpose quay and a thorough deepening of the inner part of the port.
Overall, the future-proofing of the Port of Ronne supports the overall security of supply to the island and strengthens the port’s position as the island’s central commercial port and shipping hub for wind turbines.
“With the completion of stage 3, we have taken an important step in the work to strengthen the supply to Bornholm, while ensuring that we can continue the growth in shipping offshore wind from Bornholm by now being able to handle two simultaneous projects,” said Port of Ronne chief executive Lars Nordahl.
“It is therefore a great day for both Bornholm and the Port of Ronne,” he added.
MT Hojgaard completed stage 3 according to schedule.
“When signing the contract for stage 3, we knew that we would be hard pressed in terms of time,” said MT Hojgaard Denmark project director Dan Harborg Locht.
“We have also been throughout the execution, but with a very good collaboration between the Port of Ronne, its consultant NIRAS, our consultant Ramboll and a skilled and dedicated project team in MT Højgaard Denmark, we have succeeded in delivering a great result on time. We can all be proud of that.”
In total, MT Højgaard has spent almost DKK60m locally in Bornholm on local subcontractors. In addition, there is the employment of local labour.