Larnaca residents and tourists are just days away from being able to stroll along the revitalized Piale Pasha coastal street. Work on the massive project is expected to be completed in March 2024.
The announcement was made by Mayor Andreas Viras on Thursday, February 8.
Viras noted that the street should have been repaired much earlier. However, there were some difficulties in the course of the project. In particular, an archaeological find was discovered in the wall of an old apartment building located at the beginning of the road (not far from the medieval castle). This was the reason for a shift in the schedule of works. Now the workers are waiting for instructions from the Department of Antiquities regarding the unexpected find. At the same time, the works to be carried out in the apartment building are mainly related to the insulation of the roof and the demolition of unnecessary walls.
The reconstruction works for the Piale Pasha coastal street in Larnaca were originally scheduled to be completed in January 2024.
The architectural design for the project was developed by ARMON SPACE ARCHITECTURAL E.P.E. and the realization of the grandiose idea was entrusted to the company ΚΕ.ΠΑ.ΜΑ.
The contractor had the task of renovating the windows, doors, and balconies of the houses, as well as repairing and painting the facades of all the buildings on Piale Pasha Street. The key colors chosen were indigo, ochre, and its shades, yellow, burgundy, and terracotta. This color palette is intended to be the basis for creating a color identity for Larnaca, which will be extended to the rest of the city and the region, to highlight its history.
The cost of the project is estimated at €1.1 million. The funds for the modernization of the street were provided by the European Union, the Cyprus Government, and the Municipality of Larnaca.
The Piale Pasha is the first thing tourists see when they arrive in Larnaca. Therefore, the municipality needed to improve the aesthetic appearance of the coastal part of the city. Once completed, Piale Pasha is expected to become the new jewel of Larnaca. And the city will be able to attract even more tourists.