The authorities of Paphos have received the techno-economic study prepared by the experts regarding the Paphos Marina and the Paphos Anchorage and its examination has started, according to Andreas Demetriades, President of the Association of Large Developments and Vice President of the KEBE.
In a statement to Cypriots, Mr. Demetriades said that with the evaluation of the techno-economic study sent by the experts regarding the Pafos Marina and Anchorage, the Paphos stakeholders will come to some conclusions and recommendations which are expected within the next few days to be forwarded to the Deputy Minister of Tourism so that the Government can proceed and take its own decisions on whether the combined development of the Marina and the Anchorage will take place and proceed with the preparation of the international bid documents.
Asked about this, Demetriades said that there are some problems that need to be resolved, mainly concerning urban planning issues of the area there, adding, however, that there are fast procedures available because it is government land. He also said that they have a commitment from Tourism Deputy Minister Savvas Perdiou that the whole process and the awarding of the tender for the construction of the projects will be completed well before the current government's term is exhausted.
It is noted that the techno-economic study for the combined marina and cruise ship project in Pottima was presented on May 9 in Paphos by the Tourism Deputy Minister and the team of consultants. According to the president of the Association of Large Developments and vice president of KEBE, Andreas Demetriades, "it has become clear that provided that the appropriate incentives are given, the combined development is possible and economically viable."
He said that the cost of the development related to the arrival of cruise ships can possibly be borne by the state, saying that it is estimated at 18 million euros.
Source: CNA
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