22.07.2024
A section of the Amathos Riverbed in Germasogeia, located in the Limassol district, is planned to be reconstructed to create a Linear Park.
The project, which has received approval from the Department of Environment, aims to develop the Linear Park as an “ecological corridor,” focusing on water ecology, enriching vegetation, and improving the landscape to create a pleasant microclimate in the area.
The Linear Park is part of a larger six-kilometer project that will connect Limassol’s coastal zone with the Germasogeia Dam. The project will be implemented in three phases, with the exact timelines yet to be determined.
This project represents the first phase of the overall reconstruction. The authorities in Germasogeia intend to complete the entire project in stages over the coming years. The goal of the project is to provide local residents and visitors with a space for recreation, entertainment, and sports activities.
The proposed project is located in the Amathos Riverbed on an area that is mainly used as a parking lot and is proposed to be redeveloped into a linear park. The project covers a section from the river’s intersection with Vasileos Georgiou A’ Avenue (the southernmost point of the project) to its intersection with Daidalidon Street (its northernmost boundary), with a total length of 291 meters and a width of about 33 meters.
The park will be located within the boundaries of Germasogeia in Limassol, in an urban area at an elevation of about five meters above sea level. Access to the project will be provided from Christaki Kranou Street.
The project area includes existing asphalt sections and reinforced concrete stands, curbs, reinforced concrete slopes, reinforced concrete walls, a reinforced concrete ramp, and more. The medieval bridge, known as the “Aristo Bridge,” is a monument and will be preserved, while the other structures will be demolished.
According to the plan, the asphalted riverbed will be removed and replaced with permeable materials that allow water to pass through, enabling rainwater to be evenly distributed throughout the riverbed, contributing to the enrichment of the water body and restoring its natural functions. An open/shallow channel for rainwater drainage will be created in the center of the project. Existing vegetation will be preserved and supplemented with new local species of trees, shrubs, and plants.
The project will include:
- Linear green spaces, cycling, and walking paths.
- A space for events and performances.
- A central space for events.
- A rainwater drainage channel.
- Concrete stairs and benches.
A 78-meter-long metal pergola with a perforated/open top for planting climbing plants that will enrich the greenery of the area and provide shade. The pergola will be installed on a concrete floor, and along its support points on the ground, a top layer of soil and gray gravel will be laid 10 cm high on geotextile for planting low shrubs.
