SIA Skonto Būve, in cooperation with A/S BMGS, has completed the construction of the new station Bolderāja 2 with a connection road to terminals on Krievu Island and the object was delivered to the contracting authority the State Joint-Stock Company (VAS) “Latvijas Dzelzceļš”.

The aim of the project is to increase the total capacity of Riga railway junction and to improve train traffic safety and reliability.

The project is related to relieving the historical centre of Riga and the area of UNESCO World Heritage Monument on the right bank of the Daugava from freight handling activities by relocating cargo terminals from Andrejsala and Export Port to the newly constructed area of Riga Freeport on Krievu Island on the left bank of the Daugava, thus facilitating the development of these territories in line with the use specified in the Riga Development Plan and balancing the freight turnover of Riga Freeport between the left and the right bank of the Daugava.

"Without doubt, this is one of the major transport infrastructure projects in Latvia and the Baltics and Skonto Būve is pleased to participate in it and contribute to the development of a modern city. I am proud of what Skonto Būve has achieved together with its partners. Riga and Latvia have been given a new, outstanding traffic unit, which improves the international competitiveness of Riga Port, while Skonto Būve and other partners have acquired competence, which we are certain we will be able to “export”, that is, use this experience and know-how in similar projects both in Latvia and abroad. It should be mentioned that this project is an excellent example of the employment of financing from the European Union’s funds. The responsible approach, professionalism and accurately formulated project objectives of Latvijas Dzelzceļš as a contracting authority permitted the contractors both to complete works in good quality and on time and to start with accurate financial calculations, which did not change during the implementation of the project,” stated Guntis Rāvis, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of SIA Skonto Būve.

VAS “Latvijas Dzelzceļš” explained that the station would not be fully exploited during the next two years, but after that it is planned that 500 coal carriages could be transported to Krievu Island from the station Bolderāja 2 daily. It will be also possible to transport other types of cargo.

The project was co-financed from the European Union’s Cohesion Fund. The project costs were 41.2 million euros, of which 29.9 million euros were the co-financing of the Cohesion Fund.

Photos: E.Matvejeva, LETA