In the framework of the improvement of the road networks of the Municipalities of Dromolaxia - Meneos and Aradippou, the Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Mr.
Specifically, a meeting was held with the Mayor of Dromolaxia - Meneos Mr. Cyprus Andronikos, during which issues concerning bus stops and bus shelters as well as requests for upgrading the road network were discussed. In the context of this meeting, Mr. Karousos said that "we are holding this meeting in the Municipality of Dromolaxia - Meneos together with our friend Mayor Cyprus Andronikos, to review some issues that the Municipality has with the Ministry of Transport and to inform the Mayor that a number of requests of the Municipality to the Ministry of Transport which have to do with securing funding for the repair of sidewalks, for the construction of storm water drains, as well as the paving and improvement of the road network have been met. Through the Ministry of Transport, funding of €718,000 will be secured, so that the municipality, through its own procedures, can go ahead and invest this money, because this is an investment, these are projects that will be carried out in the municipality and are very important. It is about projects related to the road network and the Ministry of Transport and we are sending a message that we are close to all the Municipalities and especially the Municipalities that need support from the Government."
For his part, the Mayor of Dromolaxia - Meneos Mr. Cyprus Andronikou welcomed and thanked the Minister of Transport for his presence in the Municipality and for the immediate response to the requests made by the Municipality of Dromolaxia - Meneos before the Ministry in relation to infrastructure projects in the Municipality.
"We are fully satisfied with the acceptance of our requests" said Mr. Requests concerning infrastructure projects, pavements, premix pavements, road network improvements, flood control projects in relation to rainwater."
Later, in the meeting of Mr. Karousos with the Mayor of Aradippou Mr. Evangelos Evaggelidis, one of the persistent problems of the road network of the Municipality was discussed. The Minister stated that "following a request from the Aradippou Municipality for a contribution from the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works to improve and upgrade the road network, the Ministry will contribute the amount of €1,000,000 euros."
At the same time, Mr. Karousos stressed the importance of the Government's excellent cooperation with local authorities to improve the quality of life of citizens, and said that "we have to find ways to secure the necessary funding and in cooperation with the municipalities we can do wonders." For his part, the Mayor of Aradippou thanked Mr. Karousos and the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works for their support to the Municipality and especially "Mr. Karousos who is available to solve the problems of the road network 24 hours a day," he said.
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