Tharros yesterday reported that funding for a second, and very significant water desalination plant has been confirmed. The project will start in the forthcoming months with high priority. For all the detail, read the translated article from below.

A great moment for Western Mani and Ermionida is marked by the approval of funding for two major desalination projects, which are part of the overall planning of the Peloponnese Region for sustainable management of water resources and strengthening of water supply infrastructure throughout the Region.

Specifically approved by the Ministry of Environment and Energy and Minister Stavros Papastavrou the funding of 694,400 euros for the supply, transport, installation and commissioning of a portable prefabricated container Brackish water desalination plant with a minimum capacity of 1,000 cubic meters per day, for the water supply of the Municipal Unit of Lefktro of the Municipality of West Mani.

The project in West Mani comes as a continuation of the first desalination plant installed at the location “Mesa Dolos” of the Community of Agios Nikolaos, with a budget of 496,000 euros, which was implemented with the cooperation of the Region of Peloponnese and the Municipality of West Mani, in the framework of the Regional Development Program (PPP).

Referring The Regional Governor of the Peloponnese, Dimitris Ptochos, noted: “The approval financing for two new desalination plants in West Mani and Ermionida is another step in the great effort we are making to ensure that adequacy, quality and sustainability in the water resources of the Peloponnese. Is for projects that solve decades of problems, offering real security water supply to residents and visitors, especially in areas with high tourist activity. With a plan, perseverance and cooperation, we build infrastructure that meet the needs of today and guarantee tomorrow.

I want to I would like to thank the Minister of Environment and Energy for his response and cooperation, as well as the Municipalities of West Mani and Ermionida.

The Region Peloponnese is moving forward with steady steps in an overall plan for water, from large dams and land reclamation projects, to smart solutions desalination and savings”.

P. Mantas
In his statements, the MP of Messinia, Pericles Mantas, who had highlighted and actively supported the need to implement the project, made the following statement: “The approval of the funding for the new desalination plant in West Mani is a very positive development that provides an immediate solution to a chronic problem. I would like to warmly thank the Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, for implementing what we said in our meeting at the ministry last May, together with the mayor of West Mani, Giorgos Chioureas, and the authorized councilor, Dimitris Christeas, as we had discussed in detail the resolution of the pending issues that delayed the project of replacing the external water supply networks from the springs of Byros to Pyrgos, as well as to explore solutions to enhance water supply through new desalination plants. The clear commitment made at the time to promote funding is now fully respected. With this development, Western Mani is now taking another important step towards sustainable development and the qualitative upgrade of its infrastructure.”