President Christodoulides has announced projects worth over €20 million for the Tylliria region, including the establishment of Cyprus’s first Green Community.
The plan outlines specific initiatives covering energy, environment, healthcare, education, tourism, security, and local economy support, with Kato Pyrgos Tylliria selected as a Model Green Community aimed at achieving climate neutrality and sustainable development.
Key features of the Green Community initiative include:
- Solar panel installations and energy storage systems for 100 properties, costing €2.2 million funded by OPAP
- Creation of an Energy Community legal entity
- Waste management infrastructure including a Green Kiosk, Green Point, and Community Composter
- A €10 million sewage collection network and treatment plant
- Electric vehicle charging infrastructure
- A 1.8km pedestrian and cycling path connecting the fishing shelter to the community park
The Tylliria Revitalisation Plan aims to reverse population decline and create sustainable development opportunities. The Cabinet has established an Inter-ministerial Committee to implement the action plan, which includes:
- Healthcare improvements through telemedicine and specialist visits
- Educational incentives including minimum class sizes of two students
- Tourism development including the €700,000 Omega beach project
- Agricultural support with renewable energy investments and simplified procedures
- Security enhancement with 300 permanent Special Police positions along the Green Line
The president said that the Green Community initiative goes beyond environmental concerns to strengthen social cohesion, economy, and entrepreneurship, aiming to make Tylliria a model for sustainable development across Cyprus.
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