Environmental monitoring in the area of construction of the multipurpose cargo handling complex (MMPK) Bronka based in St. Petersburg did not reveal any adverse effects upon the environment from construction works, the PortNews correspondent quoted a local environmentalist as saying.
Vladimir Zhigulskiy, Director of Eco-Express-Service Ltd. conducting the monitoring, told the 5th International Forum "Ecology" in St. Petersburg that experts found no water pollution in the area. Water resources and fauna have not suffered, there were no changes in the behavior of birds as well, he said.
Mr. Zhigulskiy noted that after the completion of construction work unfavorable side effects upon the environment in the region has decreased dramatically. Moreover, the Forum Holding said MMPK Bronka will have all water treatment facilities completed by the end of 2015.
Commissioning of the facility is scheduled for September 2015.
The Marine Multipurpose Complex Bronka (MMPK Bronka) will comprise three specialized facilities: a container terminal encompassing 107 hectares, Ro-Ro terminal of 57 ha and logistics center of 42 ha. Container terminal will feature the 1.175 m-long waterfront (including 5 berths). The waterfront of rolling cargo terminal will be 630 meters (3 berths).
The Bronka Phase 1 capacity is projected to be 1.45 million TEUs and 260,000 units of Ro-Ro cargoes. The facility’s container throughput is planned to be increased to 1.9 million TEUs. The Bronka Multipurpose Complex will be able to handle Panamax containerships and the ferries of Finnstar class. The first ship call is expected in 2014.
Private investors are expected to inject nearly RUB 43.7 billion in the project with the Russian Government investment at some RUB 15.2 billion.
Upon completion of the outer harbor facilities annual direct tax payments to the budget of St. Petersburg is expected to reach RUB 1.7 billion (plus indirect tax – RUB 5.1 bn), the federal budget will get RUB 2.0 billion a year (RUB 5.9bn).