Norway Grants

Project title: CREATION OF THE FIRST IN THE COUNTRY, YEAR-ROUND, ECOLOGICAL PORT ON LAKE ŚWIĘCAJTY, OFFERING INNOVATIVE SERVICES AND PRODUCTS

The beneficiary of the grant, Ascot Polska sp. z o. o. spółka komandytowa, is implementing the project within the framework of the "Innovations in the field of inland and sea waters" scheme of the "Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation" programme.

The aim of the project is to create the first comprehensive eco-marina in the country, based on the forgotten heritage of ice sailing, which developed in the region in the pre-war period, and to approach the issue of ecology in a holistic manner - implementing environmentally friendly solutions.

The works included earthworks, hydraulic engineering and construction, creation of harbour infrastructure (e.g. slip, utilities, sanitary facilities), construction of service facilities and small architecture (e.g. a pavilion with a chamber of historical traditions, bicycle rental), creation of ecological infrastructure (e.g. boat and electric vehicle chargers, LED lighting powered by photovoltaic cells, heating of the service pavilion with a modern heat pump). It is expected that the implementation of the project will make it possible to offer innovative products and services, increase the company's revenues and contribute to a significant reduction in environmental degradation - the normalisation and effective development of a post-industrial waterfront site with the utmost respect for the environment. The project is expected to increase the attractiveness of the Węgorzewo Municipality as a leisure and residential destination, offering products and services that were previously unavailable. The project also aims to restore the historical heritage of the area, which in the inter-war period was known as the European capital of ice sailing.

Supported by Norway through the Norway Grants

Total expenditure: PLN 14,903,935.87

Eligible expenditure: 12 117 700 zł

Co-financing: €1,863,805.45

Contact: Paweł Lickiewicz (p.likciewicz@ascotpolska.eu)

Project Together for a green, competitive and inclusive Europe

Through the Norway Grants Norway contributes to reducing social and economic disparities and to strengthening bilateral relations with beneficiary countries in Central and Southern Europe and the Baltics. Norway cooperates closely with the EU through the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA). Together with the other donors, Norway has provided €3.3 billion through consecutive grant schemes between 1994 and 2014. Norway Grants are financed solely by Norway and are available in the countries that joined the EU after 2003. For the period 2014-2021, the Norway Grants amount to €1.25 billion. The priorities for this period are:

#1 Innovation, Research, Education, Competitiveness and Decent Work;

#2 Social Inclusion, Youth Employment and Poverty Reduction;

#3 Environment, Energy, Climate Change and Low Carbon Economy;

#4 Culture, Civil Society, Good Governance and Fundamental Rights;

#5 Justice and Home Affairs.

More information about the Norwegian Funds can be found here www.eeagrants.org andwww.norwaygrants.org