Although the ravages of time have left their marks on the buildings, we never have and never will consent to acts of vandalism. We have opened the area so that residents can see with their own eyes the buildings that formed the background of historical events and were part of the changes taking place here, and not for vandals to destroy them.

In recent months, we’ve led to convictions against people who committed acts of vandalism on the shipyard. In cases concerning vandalism, courts have issued convictions against perpetrators who made graffiti or stole parts of cranes in one of the buildings. As a result of the sentences, the perpetrators were sentenced to a high fine and one year of unconditional imprisonment. Additionally, the courts have imposed on the perpetrators the obligation to repair the damage caused. We are aware that the financial penalties imposed on the vandals only partially cover the damage caused and recovering the money for the damage caused is almost impossible, but we hope that the verdicts that have been passed will have a preventive effect and increase public awareness of the damage that they are causing to the historic fabric of the shipyard. So far, the acts of mindless vandalism have primarily affected the facades of historic buildings and elements of equipment, such as overhead cranes and cranes.

We have set ourselves the goal of meticulous revitalization of historic shipyard buildings, as exemplified by the previous revitalizations of the Dyrekcja and Fire Station buildings, for which we have received numerous distinctions and awards, and now it is time for the next steps. Last week, we began activities related to cleaning works in the area located behind the Dyrekcja building. They include, among others, dismantling the surface and concrete elements that are in conflict with underground utilities, designated for liquidation, and with new water and sewage networks. The works will last until Q3 2025.