Tuesday, August 6, 2024

EASTERN LINEAR PARK UNDER STUDY

 Pafos Live 6 August 2024



Another project of major environmental and social importance for the city of Pafos and the wider urban area is entering into implementation.

The architectural plans for the formation of the Eastern Linear Park (boundaries of Pafos – Geroskipou – Konia) were presented today at the "Attikon" Multiplex by the Office of Consultant Architects Chrysanthos E. Chrysanthou & Associates.

The Park will start from the area of the terminal roundabout of the Limassol Paphos Motorway and will end at the area of Limnaria, in Kato Paphos.

Speaking at the presentation, the Mayor of Pafos, Mr. Phedon Phedonos, described the project as one of the most important ever undertaken in the Pafos District. Noting that the natural stream flowing east of the city of Pafos is the "border" of the Municipality of Pafos with the Municipality of East Pafos will be shaped and given to the citizens, he said that a total of 6.5 kilometers will be created, along with the branches, which will include a playground, pedestrian zone, bicycle path, outdoor gym, sports and rest areas, information points, He added that the Park, with a total length of about 6.5 km, will function as a natural extension of the Coastal Promenade on the coastal front of the two Municipalities.

The estimated total cost of the project is in the order of €9.250.000 including the cost of studies and VAT. This amount does not include the cost of land expropriation, which has not yet been estimated.

The presentation ceremony of the architectural plans was attended by the Mayor of East Pafos, Mr. Nikos Palios, members of the Municipal Councils of Pafos and East Pafos and officials.