By Nikos Syka
Limassol MP, DISY
The experts' estimate predicted that by 2014 (10 years later) there would be more than 6,0000 students, reaching 10,000 15 years later.
The gradual development of the university's faculties also foresees the expansion beyond the historical core to the existing central police headquarters and part of the Technical School (phase B).
NONE OF THE OTHER OBJECTIVES HAVE BEEN ACHIEVED.
Instead, I saw an agreement being signed with the Municipality of Paphos, I hear the Rector today talking about expanding branches of the CUT in Larnaca and I don't know what comes next.
Personally, I would welcome and support the expansion to other cities. As well as I would expect branches of the University of Cyprus schools to be transferred to Limassol for the convenience of Limassol students (Larnaca is invoked).
BUT ONLY AFTER THE STRATEGIC PLAN OF CUEPAK for Limassol has been implemented first as I have mentioned above.
The whole urban and urban planning in our city is endangered, which may be fatal for the infrastructure developed and the viability of the historic centre.
We warmly request the Senate to freeze any decisions concerning the relocation of schools or the creation of new branches in other cities, until they present their necessity with scientific and other criteria, but also how they will implement the strategic plan, both for the increase of students and its building adequacy.
I will appeal to my friend the chairman of the House Education Committee, Pavlos Mylonas, to register the matter with the Education Committee as a matter of course.
I hope and pray that these are just my concerns. I will also speak to the new president of the CUT, my friend Christos Chomatas.
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