The harbour TURNS BLUE

The idea of swimming in COPENHAGEN’S harbour would have been out of the question at one time. The water was badly polluted from the city’s old sewage system and local industry. The whole area was also becoming increasingly neglected and run down.

We addressed the problem by investing in the complete modernisation of the sewage system. The water quality improved so much, the municipality of Copenhagen was able to open a public harbour bath in 2002, which has contributed significantly to the revitalisation of the city centre area.

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The benefits of our clean harbour:
Economic
• The revitalisation of the harbour areas has led to business and market regeneration.
• Local increase in property prices
• Improved potential for investment: There are now plans for much improved local transport to the Harbour Bath and beach park
• Job creation and increased liveability means that more families stay in the city contributing to a positive economic growth.
Social
• Residents and others can swim, sail and fish in the harbour waters at the heart of their city.
• Almost every resident now lives less than 10 minutes by foot to a green or blue recreation space or park.
• The baths have given residents a sense of pride, loyalty and ownership in the locality
• The Harbour development has enabled the wider regeneration of a badly run-down area and turned it into the most popular summer spot in the city.
• The Harbour baths are increasingly seen as an iconic landmark and so have raised the international standing and tourist attraction of the city.
Environmental
• Reduced risk of urban flooding polluting the harbor through better stormwater management
• More and diverse flora and fauna is returning to the area and the water quality in the harbour improves year after year
• Residents used to drive 10km to a beach, now they can walk or cycle to the Harbour Baths.