It is with great pleasure that I am here today for the signing of the contract for the infrastructure works on Hippocrates Avenue, Argyroupolis Avenue and part of Cheriou and Strovolos Avenue in Lakatamia and Strovolos.
In the government of Nicos Anastasiades, we feel proud because we have to showcase infrastructure projects executed by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works with a total budget exceeding 1.8 billion euros, projects that are either under execution, in the process of bidding, or will be tendered in the coming months. All the long-awaited projects are in the process of implementation, while in a few days we will sign the contract for the construction of the Paleochori - Nicosia motorway. Last week we signed the Contract for the construction of the largest project in the government's budget, which is none other than the New Cyprus Museum, at a cost of €144 million.
In 2022 alone, we delivered, among others, the new Limassol Stadium, the Famagusta District Court, the northern bypass of Geroskipou as well as the Kyperounta Hospital. We also signed and implemented the investment in Larnaca Marina and Port. At the same time, a significant number of road network projects are under construction, such as the Paphos - Polis, Limassol - Saitta, Akrunda - Dihronas - Arakapa motorway, the Nicosia perimeter motorway, the Astromeritis - Evrychou motorway, the upgrading of the Larnaca - Dhekelia and Deryneia - Sotiras roads, as well as the upgrading of Kappari Avenue in Paralimni. There is no doubt that today we are implementing the most ambitious development policy our country has ever had.
Today we are signing one more project, which will be implemented in Nicosia District and in particular will connect the existing roundabout of the Builders at the junction of Dimitris Vikelas and Aneksartisia (next to the New GSP) with the Lakatameia bypass. Also, the main road connecting Cheri to Strovolos (Cheri and Strovolos avenues) will be upgraded and in combination with the Nicosia perimeter road will contribute greatly to reducing the traffic problem.
The project includes the construction of a 6.2 km road, with four lanes, each 3.25 m wide. The road also includes a 2.20 m wide central island, sidewalks and green lanes on both sides as well as a 3 m wide cycle track. The construction of this modern road includes all the necessary infrastructure for the installation of street lighting, utilities, landscaping and irrigation as well as provisions for traffic lights and light-controlled pedestrian crossings. The project has been awarded to the "Iacovou - Cyfield (M) Joint Venture" and its implementation is scheduled to start in February 2023, with an execution period of 130 weeks and a cost of € 30,686,530 including VAT. At the same time, I would like to thank the Mayor of Strovolos Mr Andreas Papacharalambous and the Mayor of Lakatamia Dr Fotoulla Hatzipapa for the excellent cooperation. Undoubtedly, communication and cooperation between the government and local authorities is essential for the improvement of the quality of life of citizens.
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