The Mayor of Polis Chrysochous, Lotis Papachristophis, spoke about the region's development plans for the coming years.
According to him, the municipality plans to implement a number of projects, the total cost of which is estimated at 141 million euros.
Among the most ambitious are: the expansion of the port of Latchi (about 60 million euros), the installation of a new sewage system on the coastal road section (45 million euros), the restoration of the core of Polis Chrysochous (15 million euros) and the creation of an industrial zone (20 million euros). The mayor also mentioned the modernisation of the old port authority warehouses in Latchi. After a complete renovation, they will be transformed into a multi-purpose maritime and cultural facility. These projects, along with the completion of the Paphos-Polis road, will boost investor interest. Papachristofis expressed the hope that new hotels will be added to the region, which in turn will significantly increase tourist traffic.
Regarding the Paphos-Polis road extension, the mayor said that the municipality will continue to put pressure on the state and the relevant authorities, as delays in the development of this project are unacceptable.
As for the projects currently under consideration, the list includes: the modernisation and landscaping of the Polis Chrysochous campsite, the construction of a linear park and promenade, a new pedestrian walkway, the creation of a modern playground, a recreation centre on the beach and the construction of a new cemetery, the modernisation of the Polis Chrysochous campsite. Papachristophis concluded by adding that the total value of the projects implemented from 2017 to date is €165 million.
The year 2024 will be a turning point not only for the municipality of Polis Chrysochous, but also for the region as a whole. After the complete renovation of Polis, the region will become a centre of attraction for locals and tourists. The main objective is to improve the aesthetics of the area, as well as its accessibility and functionality," says Papachristophis.