MABA II

MABA II (MIDWAY ALIGNMENT – BOTNIA ATLANTICA II)

The aim of the MABA II project is to facilitate future cross-border infrastructure investments in the BA region by producing the necessary background materials. The goal of MABA II is to present, by the end of the project, well-prepared background materials, reports and analyses so that the development process of the east-west transport corridor can continue and the regional, national and EU-level authorities can make decisions regarding future measures and financing

Concrete Results and Well-Prepared Background Materials

The cross-border MABA II project (Midway Alignment Botnia Atlantica II) has reached its goal. MABA II has had a decisive role in the procurement of the new Kvarken ferry, although project expectations were surpassed already earlier when the new, custom-made ferry was ordered well before project closure. 

The purpose of MABA II was to produce background materials, e.g. for the decision-making of authorities and financial institutions. These materials have been essential in making legally correct and financially sound decisions and, in this way, securing the Kvarken connection in the long run, which is a precondition for all other cross-border cooperation in the region. 

The materials were delivered so that the new, custom-made ferry could be procured and the agreement signed well before the end of the project. In other words, MABA II helped us to push the ferry project past the finish line. Therefore, it is an exceptionally concrete and successful project, and its results will significantly affect the region’s development. 

Excellent Results and A Very Productive Project

The project’s main expected results were achieved, including an increased number of detailed strategies on sustainable east-west transport links as well as background materials for authorities to support decision-making on further measures. All of the following main measures were carried out:

– investigation about alternative financing options
– support materials for decision-making concerning investments by both the municipalities and governments and the European Investment Bank
– analysis of the final ferry design
– analysis of the previous CEF application
– investigation about the Kvarken ports’ TEN-T status and Core links
– interest-representation and discussions with relevant national and EU-level authorities
– tender documentation for the ferry and ports
– etc.