Rabbitwerder: scandal with shallows jeopardized boat owners!

Rabbitwerder: scandal with shallows jeopardized boat owners!

In the pretty island port of Kabrechenwerder, which was inaugurated a year ago, the signs are on storm. Prime Minister Manuela Schwesig and Mayor Rico Badenschier celebrated the opening at the time, but now a big question mark is emblazoned about the future of the port. A conflict between the restaurant tenant Rüdiger Kopplin and the city causes excitement, while boaters complain about sleek shams.

Roland R., a affected boat owner, hit it hard. Officially, the water depth in the port should be 1.60 meters, but the reality is different: in the southern port area there is only 70 to 80 centimeters of water. This resulted in the motorboat ride for R. a fiasco when his boat put on a boulder and caused damage in five -digit amount. "It is a shame that such a situation prevails here," said R. about the poor labeling of the danger spots. There is only a warning sign in front of shallows on the northern entrance, but not for the incoming boats from the south.

dispute over lease contracts and culinary future

The gastronomy on the island could soon get a new face. 27 interested parties have applied for the public tender to revitalize the gastronomic offer on rabbit gerders. However, the old tenant Kopplin is involved in a legal dispute with the city because it assumes a binding lease by 2030. Here we see the typical cat-and-mouse game between the city administration and the tenant, because Kopplin wants to cooperate with a potential successor, but needs a clear agreement with the city representatives.

A considerable investment volume of 4.2 million euros has already been raised for gastronomic care, including 800,000 euros for the renovation of the inn. But the city closed the sea terrace for road safety reasons. "This limits my possibilities considerably," complains Kopplin and continues: "The income stagnates while the costs are increasing." The city has not yet set an appointment for an inspection of the island, which increases the uncertainty.

a port system with problems

The port facility should offer boat drivers a home, but reality looks different. The 42 berths and an investor for passenger shipping may not be sufficient, since sub -flushing the dries endanger security. City spokeswoman Michaela Christen confirmed that the depth problem was known and there was a deviation of 20 centimeters to the planned water depth. Despite these obvious defects, the responsible company failed to remedy this.

The example of rabbit is not an isolated case. Similar problems can also be seen in the area where water tourism is booming. Water tourism in Berlin, which has increased from 200 to 300 million euros in sales in a decade, brings with it some challenges, including conflicts between residents and water sports enthusiasts and enormous environmental pollution. The nature conservation association warns of overuse of the waters, while the water protection police are thinking about the need for more jetty and charging stations for e-boats to take into account the watchtower of nature.

Could rabbitwerers soon become part of a new, blooming tourism landscape? The way there is paved from political and practical hurdles, but the will to revitalize is obvious. It remains to be seen how the city deals with the challenges and whether the planned measures are effectively implemented. Until then, boat drivers and hosts have to wait and hope for better times.