Klaipeda Port, UAB Tilsta sign quays reconstruction deal, dredging included

Klaipėda Port Authority has signed a contract with UAB Tilsta for the reconstruction of quays on Smeltė peninsula – set to ensure smooth assembly, handling and transportation of wind turbines.

According to the Port, Tilsta has been tasked with reconstructing the quays at the former International Ferry Port. As the reconstructed quays will be used for assembly, handling, storage and transportation of wind turbines, the work site will be designed for high loads (40 ^t/m2).

In total, around 453m of quays will be reconstructed on Smeltė peninsula.

The contractor has also been tasked with carrying out dredging works in the quays to a depth of 12m (the current depth is 10m).

Commenting the latest news, Algis Latakas, CEO of Klaipėda State Seaport Authority, said: “The signing of the quays reconstruction contract signals the readiness of Klaipėda Port to take an active part in the development of the offshore wind energy.”

“The reconstruction of quays is not only the infrastructure upgrade, but also a contribution of Klaipėda Port to the new generation energy projects. We are laying the foundations that will allow for offshore wind energy to become a significant part of the country’s energy sector.”

The screening procedures for the environmental impact assessment of the potential project were finalized in November last year and the technical design for the reconstruction of parts of quays No 149, 150, 151 was prepared by UAB Hidrosfera.

The Port said that Tilsta will complete all the operations entrusted to it by the end of next year. The contract value amounts to EUR 36.6 million, excluding VAT.