Limassol, Cyprus. Cypriot beverage maker KEO is said to be moving ahead with a €25 million industrial investment in Limassol, with plans to build a new alcoholic beverages distribution and bottling centre in Kato Polemidia. The project has been submitted to the competent authorities through an information report.
Project details
The new centre will be built within the administrative boundaries of the Kato Polemidia municipal district. According to the report, it is expected to bring together key parts of the company’s production, processing and logistics operations.
Location and access
Its location, close to the port’s vertical road, is expected to provide direct access to both Limassol port and the Limassol-Paphos motorway, strengthening the company’s distribution network and operational capacity.
Timeline and jobs
Construction is expected to begin once the necessary planning and building permits are secured. The project is expected to take around 24 months to complete, and the construction phase is expected to create up to 50 direct jobs.
Site and operations
The proposed development will cover 44,000 square metres, while an additional 9,612 square metres will be granted and developed as a public green space next to the port’s vertical road.
The new facility will operate alongside KEO’s existing winery in Mallia. Wines produced in Mallia will be transported to Kato Polemidia for final processing, ageing and bottling, while the new centre will also receive imported raw materials used in the production of wines and alcoholic beverages.
These will include bulk molasses alcohol, eau de vie, bulk wines and clarified concentrated grape must.