The regional governor Panagiotis Nikas spoke about the issues of energy security, the bet of de-lignitization as well as the tourism development strategy of the Peloponnese at the OT Forum broadcast live from the 86th Thessaloniki International Fair.
As Mr. Nikas said, it is extremely important that the Peloponnese is shielded energetically and in this direction renewable energy sources will be utilized and developed. Energy security is important for the development future which, according to Mr. Nikas, can be bright, as it is a region that, although one of the poorest in Europe, has a lot of potential.
Development steps
“We have 10 points that are world-famous”, said the regional governor and noted that tourism is one of the most important capitals in the development effort of the Peloponnese. “We are rolling out a strategy that was frozen during the two years of the pandemic. We are investing in degustation, we have developed five info points where everyone can get answers or help in dealing with problems, we are trying to improve our road network”.
Regarding the road network, Mr. Nikas made special reference to the Pylos-Kalamata connection, while he did not fail to mention that despite the fact that five programs were made available through the NSRF, the problem of the road network was not solved.
De-lignitization is still the goal
Regarding the lignite challenge, Mr. Nikas noted that the invasion of Ukraine is setting us back, but we have to make a decision that we need to end lignite. Besides, Megalopolis no longer has lignite, he added and referred to the de-lignitization and restoration plan of the area.
“In collaboration with the free university we are promoting plans for the development of the area which include the creation of a school and a park for sports activities. There are already 12 companies that want to invest in the area, and there is a relevant subsidy that helps. In addition, we replace asbestos roofs in cooperation with the Green Fund. All these are decisive steps for the development of the region”, said Mr. Nikas and added:
“As the money is available, Megalopolis can continue to be an energy and mainly transportation center that will connect the center with western and eastern Peloponnese”
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