Month: May 2023

Expansion of the PGZ Naval Shipyard in Gdynia.
Investments

Expansion of the PGZ Naval Shipyard in Gdynia.

The expansion of PGZ Naval Shipyard in Gdynia will involve the modernization of existing facilities as well as the construction of brand new ones. The company located in the Port of Gdynia provides services related to the modernization, construction, and repairs of warships for state entities. End of difficult years for the shipyard Over the past two decades, the shipyard has been struggling with financial difficulties, which resulted in its bankruptcy declaration in 2009 and the sale of part of its land until 2021. Currently, the president of PGZ Naval Shipyard, Paweł Lulewicz, declares the intention to expand the facility. The initiative includes the construction of new buildings as part of the "Miecznik" Program. The implementation of the project is preceded by the process of obt...
Government mobile app e-Payments for smartphones is used by 9.5 million people.
Society

Government mobile app e-Payments for smartphones is used by 9.5 million people.

The government is launching the e-Payments platform, which will make it easy to settle various taxes and fees. This is a significant convenience for residents who want to quickly pay, for example, their waste collection bill. More and more public and administrative units that collect various types of fees have the opportunity to join the new platform. This can significantly improve the process of fee payments between citizens and municipalities, cities, or the state. mObywatel as a facilitation in tax and fee payments Currently, residents can make payments through the mObywatel system. Through this channel, they can pay property tax, waste disposal fees, as well as rent or lease fees for state-owned lands. It's worth noting the convenience and speed of this payment method. Operators an...
Demolitions in city centers as a way to acquire land for investments.
Investments

Demolitions in city centers as a way to acquire land for investments.

Although there are many public and commercial buildings in the area, it does not mean that all of them are treated as monuments. Many of them have a purely commercial character, without any historical or cultural value. Therefore, the future of these buildings largely depends on the property owners. As there is no increase in space in city centers, investors closely monitor long-developed plots of land in the hope that after buying them, they will be able to free up space for new structures. The Specter of the Bulldozer So far, demolitions have been carried out (or are planned) for buildings such as the Galeria Plaza in Krakow, the Philips office buildings in Lodz, or the Atrium International in Warsaw. High land prices, lack of space for new constructions, low energy efficiency of ol...
Łódź: The 17th social fridge is now operational.
Local government

Łódź: The 17th social fridge is now operational.

Every day in Poland, 5 million tons of food is wasted. This number includes both food from stores as well as from households. 60% of this food is improperly used or bought in excess by private individuals. Foodsharing Łódź is opening another social refrigerator. This is already the 17th point on the map of Łódź where people in difficult financial situations can count on support. The responsible party for this initiative is the group Foodsharing Łódź. The idea of food sharing has proven successful, which is why it is expanding to new locations. The new point is located near the Daily Shelter for Persons with Disabilities and the Elderly on Ćwiklińska Street 5a. The sponsor of this place is the company Whirlpool. Along with the refrigerator, a social cupboard has also been launched. It is a...
The Ministry of Infrastructure assures about the continuity of investments on the Oder River.
Ecology

The Ministry of Infrastructure assures about the continuity of investments on the Oder River.

In recent years, discussions have been held between the Polish and German governments regarding the expansion of water infrastructure on the Oder River. This idea unexpectedly gained approval from German entrepreneurs.  German ecologists raise objections  So far, German ecologists have raised their objections, which many interpreted as a method for the German government to ignore the issue. According to the Chamber of the Elbe and Oder rivers, which supports the project, the implementation of the agreement on the modernization of the border Oder River and the use of inland navigation is important. New locks, dams, and polders on the Oder River Actions that are already being appreciated by the German side include the construction of floodgates, locks, and polders, whi...
The largest amusement park will be built in the Masurian region.
Transport

The largest amusement park will be built in the Masurian region.

The largest amusement park in Poland is a new investment planned by Ptak S.A. Its location is in Olsztynek in Mazury, which is easily accessible as it is located between two big cities - Warsaw and Gdansk. This type of attraction will surely attract both children and adults. Ptak S.A. is a company that has already built the Mandoria amusement park and the Warsaw Expo congress center. As part of the new investment, they have already made purchases - 300 hectares of land. The estimated project costs are 100 million Polish zlotys. The investment opens up new perspectives in the region The authorities of Olsztynek see this investment as a great opportunity for the town and its further development. If everything goes according to plan, the largest amusement park in Poland will be open in t...
The list of potential locations for the second nuclear power plant is growing. Bełchatów is on the list.
Energy

The list of potential locations for the second nuclear power plant is growing. Bełchatów is on the list.

Plans for the construction of a Polish nuclear power plant date back to the 1970s. Difficult economic conditions closed the topic at the stage of pouring foundations. Since then, the subject has periodically returned in various contexts. Lubiatowo-Kopalino with the first power plant in Poland In recent years, there has been much talk about investments related to energy as an alternative to fossil fuels, with coal at the forefront. The first planned power plant is to be built in Lubiatowo-Kopalino in Pomerania. In December 2022, the company Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe entered into official cooperation with Westinghouse Electric Company. The AP1000 technology will be used in the construction of the first nuclear power plant in Poland. Bełchatów opens the list of future investments ...
New regulations to fight against unscrupulous property developers. Will they be effective?
Law

New regulations to fight against unscrupulous property developers. Will they be effective?

Over the years, there has been a lot of talk about the need to introduce regulations governing the minimum size of residential premises. The aim of the changes is to stabilize the housing market in Poland. Studio apartment no smaller than 25 m2 According to the regulations that are to be implemented no later than a few months from now, the minimum size of a residential premises should be 25 square meters. The new rules also concern the distance between balconies of different buildings. Currently, developers are allowed to build a residential unit with a balcony 4 meters from the plot boundary. After the modifications of the laws, this distance should be 5 meters. More green areas and playgrounds in multi-family housing estates The changes also include common areas, including p...
Not all cities prioritize eco-friendly transportation.
Ecology

Not all cities prioritize eco-friendly transportation.

Many Polish cities are leaning towards eco-friendly ways of powering public transportation. This is not only due to the environmental trends but also economic reasons - as fuel prices continue to rise. Leading the way in these changes is Zielona Góra, boasting an impressive 65% presence of electric buses in its entire fleet. Zero-emission electric buses can also be found in Warsaw and Krakow. Uneven level of electrification nationwide While some cities are actively progressing towards electrifying at least part of their fleet, others, even large ones, often lag behind. Wrocław, Bydgoszcz, Olsztyn, and Białystok still cannot boast a single vehicle of this type. However, much can change in this matter in the near future. In the case of Bydgoszcz, it is known that such plans will have ...
Chinese magnate begins construction of a factory in Wiechlice.
Economy

Chinese magnate begins construction of a factory in Wiechlice.

Lubuskie Voivodeship can boast another major investment. It is here, in Wiechlice near Szprotawa, on the grounds of the former Soviet airport, that a special economic zone attracting foreign investors is located. The Chinese corporation SANHUA Holding Group Co. Ltd. has already taken the necessary steps to create a production and warehouse facility. The facility being built in the town covers an area of ​​50,000 square meters. 500 new jobs for residents of Lubuskie The new factory will specialize in producing components for brands such as Renault, Tesla, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche, and BMW. The investment will cost approximately 80 million euros. The establishment of the new production and warehouse facility will result in the creation of 500 new jobs. The global powerhouse supplying a...