Erik Söderholm
Managing Director
For the benefit of the city and increasing passenger traffic
The project involves building a new joint passenger terminal area for Tallink Silja and Viking Line, which can also be used by other shipping companies in the future. In addition, quay and pier structures, field areas and traffic arrangements will be renewed to improve the efficiency of both passenger and cargo traffic. The new traffic arrangements are expected to calm traffic in Turku, also for a wider area than just in the immediate vicinity of the port.
Once completed, the project will enable the City of Turku to grow and develop in the direction of the Linnanniemi area. Linnanniemi is a diverse, maritime area developed around Turku Castle that is equally enjoyed by residents and tourists.
FTT project in brief
- Joint terminal building for passenger ferries
- Renewed quay and piers, field areas and traffic arrangements
- Reorganisation of the cargo port
Project area
During the project, traffic arrangements outside the harbour area will also be reconfigured, as will the passenger railway leading to the harbour. These plans will be implemented by the City of Turku and the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency.
Timetable
The construction will be carried out in stages throughout 2025–2028 in a way that ensures that the daily operations of the Port will continue without interruption.
Estimated completion dates:
| STAGE | SCHEDULE |
|---|---|
| Joint terminal | Completed 12/2026, taken into use in early 2027 |
| The port field | Carried out in stages 2025–1/2028 |
| Pier S1 | 6/2026 |
| Quay S2 | 1/2028 |
Budget and funding
The cost estimate for the project is EUR 172 million. The project is being funded by the Port of Turku and the City of Turku.
Project partners
The implementation of the FTT project requires collaboration with many different parties. The project has a large employment impact throughout the Turku economic area.
Hankintakumppanit Oy
Related projects
The Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Transport programme’s committee granted 2 133 540 euros of funding for the development planning of the Port of Turku infrastructure on 15 July 2021. The project was started in April 2021 and will continue to June 2024.
The funding will be used for the planning of measures aimed at improving the infrastructure, logistics and safety of the Ferry Terminal Turku project. The project is divided into three modules:
- the first module concerns planning of quays and purchases of contract work related thereto
- the second one aims at compiling a cost-benefit analysis on the construction of the joint terminal regarding future CEF applications
- the third one focuses on planning of project management and communication.
The relocation of the Turku port railway is a joint project between the City of Turku and the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency. The goal is that in the future, trains will travel to the port from the north, from the direction of the Pahaniemi bridge, near the new joint terminal in the passenger port. Additionally, safety will be significantly increased as eight current level crossings will be removed from use.
The surroundings of Turku Castle and the port area will undergo major redevelopment in the coming years. Linnanniemi will become a maritime art district where one can experience history, the sea and a sense of connection to the beautiful archipelago all at the same time.
Read more:
https://www.turku.fi/rakentuva-kaupunki/linnanniemi
