Contract signed for Pedieos river pedestrian and cycle path extension

On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, the Department of Town Planning and Housing and the construction company PHARMAKAS CONSTRUCTION LTD signed a contract for the development of an 850-meter-long pedestrian and bicycle path along the banks of the Pedieos River in Pano Lakatameia. The project, valued at €2,044,380.79 excluding VAT, is scheduled for completion within 20 months.

In addition to the path itself, the plans include the construction of a small square, a parking area, and a Pelican-type pedestrian crossing. The project further incorporates extensive tree planting, street lighting, and the installation of urban equipment. Funding for the development is split, with the Department of Town Planning and Housing covering two-thirds of the cost and the Municipality of Lakatameia providing the remaining one-third.

The agreement was signed by the Director of the Department of Town Planning and Housing, Kyriakos Koundouros, and Vangelis Athanasiadis on behalf of the contractor. This initiative is part of the Ministry of Interior's Strategic Plan aimed at the sustainable upgrade of both the built and natural environment.