Mega Yacht
Marina puts “Emporiko” back on real estate map
CORFU. The new mega yacht marina has yet to be built, but it already appears to be reshaping the area. Reports of buyer interest in the “Emporiko” area, the relocation of the boatyards, and the loss of the parking area are creating a new landscape around the investment.
Municipal opposition to relocation of boatyards to Emporiko Kentro
CORFU. Following Mayor Poulimenos’ scathing criticism of the Corfu Port Authority (OLKE), the “Kerkyraion Dimos – Corfu 2028” group is also rejecting the proposed location on Ethnikis Antistaseos Street and calling for the boatyards to be relocated near the wastewater treatment plant.
Before they bring in the bulldozers
CORFU. Ratification of the agreement does not bring the public debate to a close; if anything, it makes it imperative. The municipality, the regional authority, and the scientific and civic community must demand a comprehensive plan addressing the investment΄s impact on the town and the effective relocation of the boatyards.
Corfu Mega Yacht Marina: Boatyards, Port Authority and town΄s future
CORFU. The controversy over the boatyards is about far more than the relocation of a traditional craft. It exposes the absence of public planning around the largest private development project planned for Corfu’s seafront and the failure of local authorities to secure conditions in the town’s interests.
Parliament ratifies contract for new marina in Corfu
ATHENS. The concession for construction and operation rights has been granted for 40 years.
“There’s a need for marinas to prevent unregulated anchoring near the town.”
What Dimitris Diavatis, president of the Board of the Association of Corfu Travel Agents (AOCTA), told the Parliamentary Committee regarding the mega-yacht marina.
Ratification of marina contract in Parliament
ATHENS. Corfu stakeholders express serious concern about the land reclamation works and planning done without the town΄s participation.
Ratification of mega-yacht marina before Parliament
ATHENS. The seafront has still not been transferred to the Municipality.
Concession for construction of Mega Yacht Marina to be signed on Wednesday 30 October
CORFU. The investor will also have the right to operate, manage, maintain and exploit the new Marina.
Court of Audit gives go-ahead for Corfu mega yacht marina contract
CORFU. The Lamda Marinas investment is now entering the implementation phase.
Submission of binding bids for mega yacht marina on 13 June
ATHENS. For the sub-concession of the right to construct, operate, manage, maintain and exploit the mega yacht marina in Corfu.
Mega yacht ΄Opera΄ in Corfu
CORFU. The vessel cost $450m to build and the daily operational expenses come to $140k.
Submission of binding bids for Mega Yacht Marina until end of March
CORFU. According to the Corfu Port Authority Managing Director Spyros Zervopoulos and the Corfu ND MP Stefanos Gikas, the investor will be selected in April.
Four investors in second phase of tender process for Corfu Mega Yacht Marina
ATHENS. The Board of the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (TAIPED) has selected four investors.
How mega yacht marina will transform ΄forgotten΄ Mantouki area
CORFU. The ambitious project is being well received by local businesses, who can see only positive benefits for the area.
Corfu Mega Yacht marina put out to tender
CORFU. ND MP Stefanos Gikas expressed his satisfaction. "This is very important and will drive the growth of maritime tourism in Corfu and the region in general."
