The Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis during the event entitled “Strategic plan for the reconstruction of Thessaly – dams, infrastructure and hydrology projects” at the town hall of Killeler, announced the reduction of Pelasgia tolls by 17%.
Allow me to make a symbolic announcement that shows how the government understands reciprocity. A benefit arose for the Greek public from the refinancing of the concession contract for the Maliakou – Kleidis project. Interest rates fell and we found ourselves with a profit of around 16 million euros”.
And he emphasized: “We decided with the Minister of Infrastructure to return this money to Greek society. We will reduce the tolls from Pelasgia to Kliidi by approximately 17% for cars with a total benefit of 2.8 to 3.00 euros for this entire route. We consider it fair to return the money to Greek society.
He added that anyone who moves from Athens to Thessaloniki will have such a benefit.
The reduction will be effective from 1/10 until the end of 2025. “I think it’s a small indication of how we perceive reciprocity – it’s about commuting on the busiest road,” he said.
“We cannot afford to waste water” – Thessaly will have a leading role
In his position regarding the reconstruction project of Thessaly, the prime minister emphasized that “it was a natural disaster, a flood outside predictive models. A year after the biggest natural disaster, much has been done and much more remains to be done.
It’s the umpteenth time I’ve visited Thessaly and we need to move faster to cover all our fellow citizens.”
We will lay the foundations for the correct and rational management of water, he said and also emphasized that Thessaly will have a leading role in irrigation needs.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis spoke about projects on three levels: “Projects carried out by the region (streams and embankments) with generous funding from the state in the region and scientific support”.
Secondly, projects of immediate protection in the event of flooding and “projects that we may never see many small projects to contain the momentum of the water which are implemented relatively quickly secured funding”.
Regarding the major projects, the prime minister said that “4 projects that we have recommended will be studied with funds from the Greek Banks Association so that in a year we will have study maturity. Gate, Mouzaki, the canal of Gyrtoni to Karla”.
He added: “The total footprint of the dams is multiplied because they are irrigational in addition to flood control. See hydroelectric dams as batteries in a future grid that will be more reliant on renewables.”
The projects, he added, are designed by another, implemented by another and inaugurated by another. I want you to keep today’s meeting as a future legacy of accountability of the political system. May there never be another great disaster like Daniel’s.”
The prime minister also noted that for decades we have been talking about the water problems in Thessaly and interventions must be made in the irrigation networks.
“We cannot afford to waste water as we have until now at a time when we know we will have less water! That’s why these projects are so important.”
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Greek Prime Minister Announces 17% Reduction in Pelasgia Tolls and Unveils Thessaly Reconstruction Plan
In a significant move, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a 17% reduction in Pelasgia tolls during the ”Strategic plan for the reconstruction of Thessaly – dams, infrastructure, and hydrology projects” event at the Killeler town hall. This reduction is a direct result of the government’s commitment to reciprocity and understanding the needs of the Greek public.
A Benefit for the Greek Public
The Prime Minister explained that the refinancing of the concession contract for the Maliakou-Kleidis project led to a profit of around €16 million due to falling interest rates. In a symbolic gesture, the government has decided to return this money to Greek society by reducing the tolls from Pelasgia to Kliidi by approximately 17%. This reduction will result in a total benefit of €2.8 to €3.00 for the entire route, benefiting commuters traveling from Athens to Thessaloniki.
Effective from October 1st, 2025
The toll reduction will take effect on October 1st and will remain in place until the end of 2025. Prime Minister Mitsotakis emphasized that this move is a demonstration of the government’s commitment to reciprocity and understanding the needs of the Greek public. “We consider it fair to return the money to Greek society,” he stated.
Thessaly Reconstruction Plan: A Leading Role in Irrigation Needs
In his address, the Prime Minister also highlighted the importance of the Thessaly reconstruction project, which was necessitated by the devastating floods that hit the region. He emphasized that Thessaly will have a leading role in irrigation needs, and the government will focus on laying the foundations for the correct and rational management of water. “We cannot afford to waste water,” he stressed.
A Three-Tiered Approach
The Prime Minister outlined a three-tiered approach to the reconstruction project:
- Regional Projects: These projects, which include streams and embankments, will be carried out by the region with generous funding from the state and scientific support.
- Immediate Protection Projects: These projects will focus on providing immediate protection in the event of flooding and will be implemented quickly with secured funding.
- Major Projects: Four major projects, including the Gate, Mouzaki, and the canal of Gyrtoni to Karla, will be studied with funds from the Greek Banks Association, with the aim of achieving study maturity within a year.
Hydroelectric Dams: The Future of Renewable Energy
Prime Minister Mitsotakis also highlighted the importance of hydroelectric dams, which will not only control flooding but also provide irrigation and hydroelectric power. He noted that these dams will serve as “batteries” in a future grid that will rely more heavily on renewable energy sources.
the Greek Prime Minister’s announcement of the toll reduction and the unveiling of the Thessaly reconstruction plan demonstrate the government’s commitment to the welfare of the Greek public and its dedication to sustainable development.
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