The bi-communal Technical Committee for Cultural Heritage is currently implementing seven new projects. The projects are expected to be completed in late 2022 to early 2023.
The Greek Cypriot Co-Chairman of the Commission, Sotos Ktoris, told the Cyprus News Agency.[/B]
Specifically, the works will be carried out at the church of Panagia in Sisklipo, Agios Antonios in Massari, Agios Georgios in Goufes and Panagia Agia Napa in Gypsos, as well as at the mosques in Kalo Horio Larnaca, Lefkara and Maroni.
The contracts for these projects have been signed with the contractors and we are in the implementation phase, he said.
He also said that the projects are funded by the EU and some of them are co-funded by local communities.
Asked about the completion schedule of the projects, Mr. Ktoris also said that "we are currently proceeding with studies for a number of projects."
Specifically, he said, "we are expected to go out to bid in the next period of time for the execution of works at St. George in Prasteio and St. George of Spatharikos."
In addition, studies for the church of Agios Sergios and Bacchus in Neta, for Agios Georgios in Flamoudi, Agios Georgios in Limnias, Agios Ioannis in Argaki are currently underway, St. Paraskevi in Famagusta, the aqueducts in Lefka and Aphania and the mosques in Tochni, Alamino, Kalavasos, Terra, Avdimou and Alektora, he noted.
Finally, he stressed that "the cooperation with the T/C colleagues is excellent" and that "the concern for the preservation of the monuments is common".
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