Millions to be spent on developing aquaculture

A contract for a project worth almost €34 million has been signed between the government and a private consortium for the expansion of facilities at Pentakomo in Limassol that will increase the scope of aquaculture in the area.

Aquaculture involves the breeding, raising, and harvesting fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants.

The €33.9 million project aims to maintain the viability of the island’s aquaculture sector and its further sustainable development and expansion.

It is slated for completion in 27 months.

The deal involves the creation of port and land facilities to serve aquaculture farmers in the Pentakomo area. It will include breakwaters with natural and artificial boulders, the dredging of a new port basin, docks and a series of buildings.

It was signed by the permanent secretary of the public works department and the consortium Kepa Attica and CG Kokias Ltd, which will carry out the construction work. It is being financed by the EU as part of the island’s recovery and resilience plan.

The director of the department of fisheries and marine research, part of the agriculture ministry which will oversee management of the aquaculture projects, was also present.