The establishment of the Haapsalu demonstration area for the LIFE LATESTadapt project has begun in the city of Haapsalu (on municipal properties at Vee 19 and Potissepa 3)! The aim of the project is to create a smart and environmentally friendly solution that will help the region cope better with sea and rainwater flooding, while enriching the urban space with greenery and opportunities for exercise.
The following will be built:
- Coastal protection embankment
- Regulator
- Retention basin
- Sledding hill
- Community square
The area being created will help to better cope with excess water caused by climate change and allow rainwater collected from the streets to be purified in the retention basin before flowing into the sea. People of all ages will have a new space to move around in a naturally diverse area with opportunities for climate education and outdoor learning.
Construction work is already underway – the soil for the base of the slope protection embankment has been excavated and filling continues. Next, the retention basin, sledding hill, and community square will be formed, and finally, a smart regulator will be installed in the slope protection embankment.
Builder: Nordpont OÜ
Supervision: Eastconsult OÜ
Cost: €482,904
Supporters: European Commission through the LIFE measure (€267,387), Ministry of Climate (€66,847)
Construction completion: December 2025
📍 Find out more about the Haapsalu demonstration area: https://haapsalu.ee/keskkond-ehitus-ja-teed/linnakeskkond-ja-infrastruktuur/projektid/ Follow the progress and discover a greener and smarter Haapsalu soon!