Moscow authorities have announced the start of preparations for a major overhaul of one of Moscow's busiest river terminals, the City-Central Pier. According to an online auction published by the Department of Competition Policy, 109.8 million rubles from the city budget have been allocated for the project.
Stages of project implementation
-
June 18, 2025 — summing up the results of the contractor competition
-
November 1, 2025 – start of construction work
-
April 14, 2026 – planned completion of reconstruction
What will be included in the modernization?
Engineering works include a comprehensive infrastructure upgrade:
- Restoration of the berth wall using new generation hydrophobic repair compounds
- Replacement of bottom reinforcing structures along the entire pier line
- Renewal of granite paving of platforms and stairways
- Modernization of security and navigation systems
The meaning of the object
City-Central remains a key transport hub for the capital's river infrastructure:
-
Every year it serves tens of thousands of river transport passengers
-
It is an important point for river tram and pleasure boat routes.
-
Provides transport accessibility to the Moscow-City business center
Development prospects
Experts note that the pier reconstruction is part of a large-scale program to develop Moscow's river transport, which includes:
-
Introduction of new routes by 2027
-
Passenger fleet renewal
-
Creation of a unified logistics system for water transport
"The modernization of City Central will improve passenger comfort and extend the facility's service life by 20-25 years," explains the Moscow Department of Transport.
Statistics
-
In 2024, over 85,000 passengers passed through the pier.
-
The terminal's peak occupancy is up to 1,200 people per day during the summer season.
