The Region of Thessaly, with the aim of effectively protecting the region from extreme weather phenomena, is proceeding with the implementation of important flood prevention projects in a total of 432 places. These interventions, with a total budget of 75,704,711.26 euros, are part of a wider strategic plan to strengthen the resilience of the region against the frequent and catastrophic floods that affect Thessaly. This plan was presented by the Regional Governor of Thessaly, Dimitris Kouretas, during the event on “Strategic Plan for the Reconstruction of Thessaly – Dams, Infrastructure and Hydrology Projects”, which took place in Nice.
The Implemented Projects: Reconstruction in the Whole Region
After the Daniel disaster, the Region of Thessaly carried out extensive interventions in various parts of the region. In total, projects have been completed in 432 locations, with significant interventions in each Regional Unit:
- Trikala Regional Unit: 137 projects were implemented, with a total budget of 7,299,999.55 euros.
- Karditsa Regional Unit: 99 projects were completed, with a budget of 16,207,181.37 euros.
- Larissa Regional Unit: 78 projects were implemented, with a total cost of 12,016,400 euros.
- Magnesia Regional Unit: 58 projects were implemented, with a budget of 33,045,000 euros.
- Other Region: Interventions were carried out in 60 positions, with a total budget of 7,136,130.34 euros.
New Projects: Starting the New Year with a Dynamic Intervention
As of September 1, the Region of Thessaly began the implementation of new major flood prevention projects, which are divided into two categories: the cleaning of large rivers and the interventions per Regional Unit.
Cleaning of Great Rivers
In the first category, the projects concern the cleaning and restoration of parts of important rivers in the region. Specifically:
- Enipea River: Cleaning and restoration of parts after the Daniel disaster, with a budget of 6 million euros.
- Farsalitis River: Interventions in the Regional Units of Larissa and Karditsa, also with a budget of 6 million euros.
- Pinios River: Cleaning and restoration of sections in the Larissa Regional Unit, budget 3 million euros.
Interventions by Regional Unit
In the second category, the projects include targeted interventions in each Regional Unit:
- Karditsa: Cleaning of watercourses and techniques, restoration of lowland rivers and air bridges, with a budget of 6 million euros.
- Larisa: Cleaning and restoration of streams in various municipalities, with a total budget of 6 million euros.
- Magnesia and Sporades: Cleaning and restoration of streams in areas such as Platanias, Melani, and Holorema, with a budget of 7 million euros.
- Trikala: Four major damage restoration projects in the Portaikos and Litheos rivers, with a budget of 8 million euros.
Strategy for the Future
With the new and implemented projects, the Region of Thessaly is expected to strengthen the resilience of the region against the intense weather phenomena that have affected Thessaly in recent years. District Governor Dimitris Kouretas emphasized that early intervention and continuous monitoring of the situation will be the keys to protecting citizens and their properties.
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