Road at Mouragia closing

The long-awaited repair of the damaged sewer pipeline at Mouragia is finally about to begin. The contractor has signed the agreement, with work expected to start once traffic restrictions are put in place on the stretch of road from Despotiko to the old courthouse.

The project has been awarded to TEDRA, a Larissa-based company holding a 6th-class MEEP license in hydraulic works — a certification that enables it to undertake projects valued at up to €44 million. For this particular project, the initial allocation stands at €45,000, though the final cost remains uncertain given the complexity of the problem.

The Problem

The main sewer pipeline (Ø≈40 cm, built in the post-war period) has ruptured due to subsidence, attributed in part to the pressure from heavy vehicle traffic on Arsenios Street. The damage caused an overflow, diverting sewage into the stormwater network and ultimately discharging it into the sea.

DEYAK is currently applying a temporary solution, involving daily pumping (~2 m³/day) using tanker trucks. At the same time, swimming has been banned across the wider area. The pressure on the embankments of Arsenios Street further increases the risk to the town walls, with the Archaeological Service repeatedly voicing concern.

The planned excavation will run along Arsenios Street, from the open square down to the Andranik area.

TEDRA in Corfu

The TEDRA group of companies is already active on the island with the €8 million reconstruction of the sewer network in Kinopiastes, while also carrying out restoration works in Thessaly following storm Daniel.

What Comes Next

The timeline remains uncertain. The duration of the road closure will depend on the scope and complexity of the problem. An initial estimate suggests that the contractor’s installation and the start of works could take place from October.

GIORGOS KATSAITIS

Main photo: Stelios Lavranos