Piraeus Bank views Municipality΄s interest in Desyllas factory positively

A delegation of executive leaders from Piraeus Bank viewed Central Corfu Municipality's interest in acquiring the historic Desyllas industrial complex positively. The property is going up for auction for the third time on Wednesday, April 3rd.

This matter was among the topics discussed at a meeting today at Marasleio Town Hall by Mayor Stefanos Poulimenos with a delegation from Piraeus Bank, headed by Maria Mavromataki, General Manager of the Northern Greece network. The bank is proceeding urgently with online auctions for the property due to debts of the owners amounting to €500,000.

Three reasons

The Mayor outlined the reasons why this significant landmark of the island should come under municipal ownership, focusing on three points. He stated that if the industrial complex is acquired by the Municipality, it will prevent the area from being cemented over, uncover the archaeological treasures it holds, and utilise the preserved buildings for educational and cultural purposes. He pointed out that no private interest can express these three specific reasons meaningfully.

"The assessment is that due to the high archaeological interest, the area cannot be commercially exploited. The most prudent choice is for the property to be transferred to the Municipality," Stefanos Poulimenos told Enimerosi following the meeting, highlighting that the delegation viewed the Municipality's interest in acquiring it positively.

MARIA BAZDRIYIANNI

Photo: FB / Stefanos Poulimenos