- I feel happy and a little relieved that we have reached this milestone and that everything is working as it should, says Director of Community Development Anna Selander.

- The canals will be what gives the Inner Harbor character, so it's really fun to inaugurate them.

They will provide nice living environments around the area with jetties and opportunities to moor smaller boats, says project manager Ola Brånäs.

Watch in the clip above when the water was released into the completed channels of the Inner Harbour.