Elefsina: New master plan for the port – Radical changes to coastal front

The new master plan of the Port of Elefsina was submitted by the researchers and approved in principle by the Board of Directors of the Elefsina Port Authority (OLE) SA, which is fully harmonized with the General Town Planning Plan of the Municipality of Elefsina and radically changes the image of the coastal front in the area. The modernization of the Port of Elefsina and the development of the seafront, which offers the city the famous “exit to the sea” satisfying a constant demand of the local community, are foreseen in the plan.

The new master plan

Among the most important points of the master plan are:

• Relocation of the existing central commercial port of Elefsina to a new location (Vlycha) and its connection with the railway and the central road network, with the aim of its further development and evolution into a modern commercial port (bulk & general cargo terminal) with modern infrastructure .

• Utilization of the current central commercial port for mild uses such as mooring of tourist boats, day boats and pleasure boats, while catering, events and leisure areas are also planned, in accordance with the standards of international practice for the utilization of old commercial ports.

• Tourist development of the coastal area, which maintains its port character with a multi-purpose and stylish seafront through which the city gains access to the sea.

The draft of the master plan that was posted is going to be brought to the attention of all the involved bodies, municipal authorities, etc. in an information day that will be organized by the OLE. SA, with the aim of collecting opinions from all co-competent bodies in order to follow its presentation and submission for an opinion to the Ports Planning and Development Committee (ESAL) in which representatives of the competent Ministries participate.

For its part, the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund-HRADF as Port Planning Authority will actively participate in the entire process of approving the master plan and in coordinating the consultation on the Strategic Environmental Impact Study, the determination of land uses and building conditions, as well as in the preparation of the approval Presidential Decree, as provided by law.