The large production and port facilities of the Fehmarnbelt project in Rødbyhavn are ideal for building the new ships that will strengthen the Royal Danish Navy Fleet.
The three municipalities of Lolland, Guldborgsund and Vordingborg have highlighted in unison the major production opportunities available when the tunnel element manufacturing in Rødbyhavn ends in a few years’ time.
Strategically strong location
“In Rødbyhavn, we have a gigantic work harbour and one of the world’s largest production facilities, that in all cases will be put to new use when the Fehmarnbelt construction is completed. With just ten minutes to Germany, Central Europe next door and open access to the Baltic Sea, it is a strategically strong location, with ideal potential for expansion or adaptation – whatever the need may be,” states Holger Schou Rasmussen, Mayor of Lolland Municipality
He also highlights the close cooperation already existing between Denmark and Germany in the emerging Fehmarnbelt region. A cooperation that can be built on. There is also positive experience of attracting and retaining skilled workers:
“We have seen thousands of workers that have come to work on building the world's longest immersed tunnel, so we are confident we can recruit the right workforce for other major tasks too.”
Will create growth and development
Simon Hansen, Mayor of Guldborgsund Municipality, stresses:
“New activities in Rødbyhavn will create growth and development – not just locally, but for the whole of Lolland-Falster and South Zealand. Large investments are at stake. With Rødbyhavn as the centre for a new fleet production, our entire region will receive a major boost.
It’s not just about jobs and new business development, it is also about education, settlement, networks, cooperation, competitiveness and innovation.”
A visionary proposal
Mikael Smed, Mayor of Vordingborg Municipality, adds:
“We are facing serious challenges – not only in Denmark, but internationally. We share the responsibility to ensure safety and stability. It is important to cooperate, think innovatively and act quickly. Our region can offer well-functioning port and relevant production facilities to help solve serious capacity issues. Our proposal is a visionary contribution to a sustainable and future-proof solution.”