Plans for two major infrastructure projects expected to transform the appearance and image of Paralimni are moving into a more advanced stage, with procedures now under way. The projects concern the regeneration of the central square next to Agios Georgios church and the broader regeneration of the town’s core. The central square project is at a more advanced phase, Paralimni-Deryneia mayor Giorgos Nicolettos told Politis on Monday.
The main goal of the Paralimni-Deryneia Municipality is to launch the tender for the central square regeneration project by the end of the year. Together with the regeneration of the town core, the project is expected to bring a radical transformation and modernisation to Paralimni’s urban landscape.
Mayor Nicolettos said the planning permit for the central square, adjacent to Agios Georgios church, has already been issued. Construction designs, remaining studies and tender documents are now progressing. He added that construction drawings are expected to be completed by next summer, while an application for a building permit will follow.
“Our aim is for this project to fully mature in the coming months, and we hope that by the end of this year it will be possible for the planning authority to launch the tender for construction works. We are pressing firmly in this direction,” Nicolettos said.
The regeneration of the central square is estimated to cost €5 million.
Multi‑storey car park nearing completion
As for the municipal multi‑storey car park being built next to the Paralimni-Deryneia town hall, the project will be delivered with a slight delay. Instead of September, as originally estimated, it is now expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
The car park will have a capacity of around 300 parking spaces and is expected to significantly ease the acute parking shortage in Paralimni’s town centre. The project represents a further major urban investment, with a value of €7 million, excluding VAT.
At the same time as work advances on the central square, the municipality is also pushing ahead with procedures for regenerating Paralimni’s town core. While this is an equally important project that will enhance the area’s overall image, it currently lags behind the central square scheme in terms of progress.
Nicolettos said the town core regeneration has already been approved by the Traffic Problems Resolution Authority and now awaits the issuance of a planning permit by the Famagusta District Local Government Organisation. Construction drawings will follow, along with preparation of tender documents. The improvement works for the town core carry an estimated cost of €6 million.
New monument spaces under discussion
Meanwhile, Mayor Nicolettos recently met with the chair of the Monuments Committee, Christina Yiangou, to discuss the possibility of creating new monument spaces as part of the central square regeneration.
According to the municipality, the aim is for the design of monument areas to highlight culture and the arts, enrich public spaces and strengthen Paralimni’s cultural identity.
Smart parking rollout
In a separate development, the Paralimni–Deryneia Municipality has begun installing smart‑parking sensors under the “Smart Cyprus” project. The initiative is financed through the Recovery Fund via the Deputy Ministry of Research and Innovation, with the Cyprus Telecommunications Authority acting as contractor.
A total of 2,340 sensors will be installed across all municipal districts.