Larnaca, Cyprus. The Ports Authority is expected to present a detailed roadmap by June 30 for the redevelopment of Larnaca port, the marina and surrounding land areas, Mayor Andreas Vyras said on Wednesday.
Project coordination
Vyras briefed members of the technical committee on the decisions reached during a meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides on the future development of the port and marina.
According to the agreement, overall responsibility for implementing the project will rest with the Ports Authority. Plans focus on upgrading the port into “a tourist and compatible commercial cargo port,” which local authorities said has long been a demand of the city.
Marina and land development
The marina is also set to be expanded and modernised, with capacity planned for approximately 200 boats.
Authorities are also moving forward with proposals to develop at least 50,000 square metres of adjacent land for urban use, in line with the city’s development framework and local planning priorities.
The wider redevelopment includes the long-awaited unification of the Larnaca waterfront to create continuous access between the marina and port areas.
Next steps
Vyras told committee members that the Ports Authority would submit “a specific roadmap for the implementation of the above” by the end of June.
The municipality said the Ports Authority has assured local bodies that “the necessary resources” are available to proceed with the project.
Authorities also said the redevelopment will move ahead “in full coordination and cooperation with the city’s competent bodies.”
The technical committee has been assigned to clarify the key parameters needed for the promotion of an architectural competition linked to the preparation of a master plan and the completion of the relevant procedures.
