Cyprus’s Department of Environmental Protection has approved the construction of a new luxury residential complex, Akamelia, with a total cost of 13.3 million euros. The project will be located in the Lures area, within the administrative boundaries of Neo Chorio, in the Paphos district.
Project Details
The project involves the creation of a full-scale residential complex with its own infrastructure. It will consist of:
29 residential buildings;
a standalone villa;
a community building with a spa center and a relaxation area;
swimming pools;
a restaurant;
internal walking paths;
parking spaces;
water features;
private and public green spaces;
an underground biological wastewater treatment plant;
a reservoir for storing treated water.
The height of the buildings, including the semi-basement levels, will range from 3 to 9.5 m. The total land area is 13,713 m². According to estimates, the complex will be able to accommodate up to 80 people at a time. Approximately 15 employees will be needed to maintain the property.
The project places special emphasis on wastewater treatment. To this end, an underground tertiary biological treatment plant is planned. The treated water will be collected in a special tank and reused, primarily for watering green spaces.
Construction will take about 30 months after all necessary documents have been obtained.
Where the complex will be located and how the project will impact the environment
Akamelia will be located approximately 2 km south of the coast. Access to the site is planned via existing registered roads running along its southern and northeastern boundaries.
Currently, agricultural activities are taking place on the site. The land is mostly plowed, and among the remaining trees are carob, almond, and olive trees. Overall, the natural environment of the area has already been significantly altered by agriculture and nearby residential and tourist facilities.
However, the site is located approximately 45 m from a wild bird migration corridor that runs west of its boundaries. The project itself does not fall within this corridor.
Furthermore, the site is not located within a Natura 2000 protected area nor does it border one. The nearest protected area—the “Akamas Peninsula” Special Protection Area—is located approximately 1 km to the west and 1.2 km to the southeast of the site.
According to the project plan, the new complex is intended to expand the residential and tourism infrastructure of Neo-Chorio, create additional housing and recreational opportunities, and provide new jobs for local residents. The €13.3 million investment is also expected to boost economic activity in the region.