How will the construction of the tunnel under Świna change? “Everything,” Janusz Żmurkiewicz, the mayor of Świnoujście, said in the program “Gość Wiadomości” (TVP Info).
With a permanent connection between the island of Uznam and Wolin, we function like most cities in Poland. Until now we depended on ferries, and ferries depend on many factors
he noticed.
When planning a trip, you had to wait half an hour – an hour in line. (…) Each activity had to take into account the time lost on crossings
Zmurkiewicz remembered.
The cost of living was much higher here than in other cities in the province
– added.
Fulfillment of the promise
As chairman, I have always promised people that I will do everything I can to ensure a lasting connection. I am happy today that I kept my promise to the residents. Not just me, I was an element in the puzzle among those who made the decision, because a decision was needed to make this investment
– emphasized Janusz Żmurkiewicz.
These decisions were taken in 2007, when we received Prime Minister Jarosław Kaczyński here. When I explained to him the problem that has been going on in our city for years, when the Prime Minister saw dozens of cars waiting for the crossing, he asked if this was an exceptional situation or if it was standard practice. I replied that we deal with it every day. The Prime Minister said publicly, on camera, that Świnoujście must be connected to Poland and this is the Polish raison d’état
he reported.
I remember this statement, I repeated it many times and I am glad that from that moment practical activities related to the preparation of this investment, obtaining funds, signing contracts with contractors and implementation began. Happy ending today
– added.
German response
How is the opening of the tunnel experienced by the German side?
I see them today too [Niemiec] waiting for opening. (…) Interest will also increase from their holiday destinations
– admitted Janusz Żmurkiewicz.
Germany has a huge communication problem, which we have addressed. From what my partners tell me, some tourists will travel to them via Poland, just as we used to go to Świnoujście via Germany until recently
he explained.
The situation is changing radically
– added.
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Source: wPolityce