- The Ministry of Agriculture proceeds with the establishment of the Acceptance Committee for fire-fighting helicopters
- The option to extend the contract for the years 2024-2025
The safety of the firefighting helicopters and the readiness of the Forestry Department in view of the start of the fire season on May 1 were the focus of a meeting held today under the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment Mr. Peter Xenophontos.
The meeting focused in particular on the availability and safety of fire-fighting aircraft. More specifically, with regard to the fire-fighting helicopters, the Minister of Agriculture instructed the Forestry Department to proceed immediately with the appointment of the members of the Acceptance Committee, which, under the contract, is responsible for checking the necessary certificates in order to ensure that all the technical conditions of the contract are met. At the same time, the meeting decided to not exercise the option to extend the contract for the years 2024-2025 and instructed to immediately begin preparations for a new tender, so that it can be completed in time for the 2024 fire season. In addition, the Minister of Agriculture will schedule in the coming period on-site inspections at Forestry Department fire stations located in the Troodos area, as well as in the Nicosia and Paphos districts.
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