A group of citizens, sailors and fishermen recently submitted a proposal to expand Mandrać in Ulcinj as a safe docking area for boats. In response, Ulcinj Mayor Genci Nimanbegu announced that he had made a decision of public interest on the matter. He confirmed that legal and technical conditions have been met to develop a project to extend Mandrać at Mala Plaža.
The document outlines plans to expand the current capacity, which accommodates about ten small boats, by adding space for ten more docking stations. This is the most exciting news for me among the decisions I made at the end of 2024. If everything goes as planned, we can begin working on the project. However, the process is somewhat complex, as this document also needs approval from ministries. I expect that by the first half of this year, the project will be ready, and by the fall, we should begin discussions with the Government and the Public Enterprise Morsko Dobro to secure funding. We’ll see how much the project will cost, but I believe the Municipality will be able to contribute a significant portion, – Nimanbegu stated, as reported by Media Biro.
The mayor further explained that the project would include a sailors’ club, training facilities for sports clubs involved in marine activities, and spaces for maritime motor operators’ exams and testing.
Nimanbegu also stressed the importance of the Liman Port for Ulcinj’s development.
This project represents a major step in reconnecting Ulcinj with the sea. We received a feasibility study and now have assurances from the Prime Minister that we can proceed with the design phase. After the holidays, we will delegate the project to the ministry. I expect us to establish the technical groundwork quickly and begin looking for investors for this project this year. This is a significant project – the port, as outlined in the design and feasibility study, will connect the Old Town and Veliki Krš, while Liman 1 and 2 will be included in this area. The capacity could reach up to 400 vessels, making this a developmental opportunity we won’t miss, – Nimanbegu emphasized.
Another key project for Ulcinj is the Fishing Port, which is being coordinated by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Water Management, with support from the World Bank, and includes the Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development, and the Northern Development.
As the local government, we are ready to complete our part in ensuring access to this location. One issue we’ve identified is the lack of planned access roads for the project. The access road should run along the Port Milena canal. The residents’ needs, the fishermen’s interests, and our local government’s objectives align on this, and we will certainly work intensively to address this. The canal is crucial for Solana, so we aim to protect the water inflow and create an access road with two routes, – the Mayor explained.
Nimanbegu anticipates that, by 2025, a tender for a contractor to carry out the Fishing Port project might be announced.
I believe this project will transform the tourism landscape and improve the position of our fishermen and anyone working with the sea, – Nimanbegu concluded.
