After years of waiting, the project to construct the access road to the Monagroulli Industrial Zone is finally moving forward, with bids due to be submitted by 18 September. Following completion of the tender process and the award of the contract, the successful contractor will have 56 weeks to complete the project. This means that, provided there are no delays, the project is expected to be completed approximately 13 months after the contract is signed.
The tender, launched by the Department of Public Works, concerns the first phase of the main road network within the Industrial Zone and has an estimated value of €2.43 million. The project includes the construction of approximately one kilometre of road, a pavement, a stormwater drainage network, culverts, road signage and utility infrastructure.
The Head of the Monagroulli Community Council, Paraskevas Irakleous, described the tender as an important first step, following more than 20 years of efforts to upgrade the area. As he explained, the industrial zone's overall road network stretches for almost seven kilometres, with most of it remaining in poor condition. This creates serious access problems for heavy vehicles and affects the operation of businesses, particularly during the winter months, when trucks can become stuck in the mud.
Mr Irakleous stressed that the upgrade of the entire road network should proceed so that the area can adequately serve both existing and new businesses. According to the Community Council Head, around 11 factories are currently operating in the Monagroulli Industrial Zone, while a further five or six businesses have secured the necessary permits and are proceeding with the construction of new facilities.
Speaking to “Entrepreneurial Limassol”, the Head of the Management Committee of the Monagroulli Industrial Zone, Nikos Trikkis, expressed satisfaction and optimism about the area's prospects. As he noted, more than 20 businesses are now operating in the area, with their number increasing year by year. The creation of the main access road, he said, is creating better conditions for the further development of the zone.
Mr Trikkis noted that the next steps should be the completion of the main artery and the demarcation of the remaining road network. He clarified that the state is responsible for constructing the main access road to the industrial zone, while the roads directly in front of the industrial units are the responsibility of private owners. He nevertheless called for the intervention of the District Administration regarding the roads surrounding the zone, which, as he said, are in very poor condition.
The Head of the Management Committee estimated that, partly due to the area's favourable geographical location, the Monagroulli Industrial Zone could develop into one of the most attractive areas for business activity, which is also expected to increase the value of the industrial plots. This prospect is particularly significant as the zone continues to expand, with new businesses planning to establish operations there. However, as representatives of the area point out, completion of the first section of the road should mark the beginning of a broader effort to create a modern and functional road network, enabling the Monagroulli Industrial Zone to fully realise its development potential and attract even more businesses and investment.
