Redevelopment of old slaughterhouse - €1m lost
CORFU. Responsibility for integration into the new ESPA programme now in the hands of the new municipal authority.
Huge delay
The emptying of the building was carried out with a significant delay of over six months, and as a result, the contractor was unable to begin in a timely manner to complete the project within the contractually stipulated time. The issue was discussed in the recent meeting of Central Corfu Municipal Council - the final one for this year. The proposal of the Deputy Mayor of Technical Services, Nikos Kalogeros, was the commitment of the Municipality that the work would continue with the same resources until the project is incorporated into the new ESPA programme, which commences in February or March.
Referring to the history of the contract on Thursday afternoon at the council meeting, the Deputy Mayor justified the delays. "The space housed the materials warehouse and a section of the Cleaning Services for years. The study was prepared, and the tender was announced on time. Meanwhile, the Municipality was looking for a space to relocate its services, but two announcements were fruitless, as well as the direct negotiation that followed. There was a forced transfer of services, with a delay of 6 to 8 months. At the start of the contract, problems arose, and an update of the study was necessary."
He proposed the approval of the commitment of the Municipality that the project would continue with its own resources.
Meropi Ydraiou
Available nformation indicates that there were technical weaknesses; however, the outgoing Deputy Mayor of Technical Services, Nikos Kalogeros, assured Enimerosi that all the problems have been overcome. "It is an active contract, with a well-prepared and updated study, any weaknesses have been addressed, and would be a pity to enter into new procedures. It will be included in the new ESPA programme, specifically within the framework of Sustainable Urban Development." The outgoing Mayor Meropi Ydraiou claimed that discussions have taken place with the Interreg Management Authority in Thessaloniki so that the project does not bear the "stamp" of abandonment, as it is an active contract.
Response from the opposition parties
CHRISTINA GEREKOU
Photo: Enimerosi
