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"The measurable work of Building Infrastructure reflects the contribution to society as a whole, but also the contribution to the construction sector of the Greek economy", said the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Christos Staikouras, during the assessment of the work of "Building Infrastructure S.A." for 2023 and planning for the period 2024 – 2027.
The Minister of Infrastructure and Transport stated that the total number of projects implemented by Building Infrastructure, together with those planned for the period 2024-2027, exceeds 1 billion euros.
As Mr. Staikouras explained, 55 projects are under way by the Building Infrastructures, with a total budget approaching 175 million euros, in almost all regions of the country, while the budget for the period 2024-2027 exceeds 825 million euros .
"From the scope and scope of the interventions, it can be seen that the work implemented by the Building Infrastructures is transforming the building potential of public services throughout the country", emphasized the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport.
The Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, responsible for Infrastructure, Nikos Tachiaos pointed out:
"First of all, what constitutes the great advantage, but also the privilege of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, is that it carries out projects that concern the daily life of the citizen. Sectors, which, as the Minister mentioned, are typical. It is education, health, and justice.
Secondly, that to maintain the work of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. as the first priority in the operational planning of the Ministry is a personal choice of Christos Staikouras. And really, I think that it is a turning point that moves the Ministry of Infrastructure much closer to the citizen, his daily life and needs, beyond the role that most people take for granted, i.e. the body that implements very large projects. And it is also the work of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. which proves in practice that the Government of Kyriakos Mitsotakis, after all, utilizes the taxpayer's money as well as the European Union's money in the best possible way".
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of "Building Infrastructures SA", Timoleon Katsipos, expressed his confidence in the company's employees and added:
"With hard work, consistency and dedication, we restored the company's reputation and devoted ourselves completely to the realization of its vision and the maximization of its social contribution.
In the more than 4 years that have passed "Building Infrastructure SA" are constantly at the forefront of offering and responsibility.
We pledge that we will continue with the same zeal and the same sense of responsibility in our effort to optimally utilize every suitable means to fulfill the goals of "Building Infrastructure SA" for the benefit of society, the country and the citizen".
The Managing Director of "Building Infrastructure SA" Thanasis Giannaris emphasized:
"Building Infrastructure SA" now it is a reliable body that continuously builds the infrastructure of the country by embracing the needs of the society. The projects that have been implemented in these 4 years, together with those planned for the next 3 years, exceed 1.5 billion euros.
The driving force behind everything we do is the debt to our country.
- For supporting people in their difficult moments.
- For the education of our children in modern infrastructures.
-For the best health care of our fellow citizens.
-For the fastest rendering of Justice.
-To reinforce a sense of security.
None of this could be done without the esteemed and valuable experience of the staff of Building Infrastructure SA."
The following is the full text of the statement of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Christos Staikouras:
The construction of building infrastructure, throughout the territory, is one of the most important responsibilities of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport.
Building new schools and hospitals, courthouses and police stations, fire stations and other buildings that serve the Public Administration:
we equip the State and modernize the services it offers to citizens,
we create better working conditions for public officials, thus contributing to the increase in the productivity of the sector,
we limit the environmental footprint of the building potential and its energy needs.
The operational arm of this effort is Building Infrastructures SA.
Its purpose is to study and construct new building projects, as well as to study and repair existing structures of education, health, justice and other agencies.
The measurable work of the Building Infrastructures, reflected in their report, reflects the contribution to society as a whole, but also the contribution to the construction sector of the Greek economy.
Today, 55 projects, with a total budget approaching 175 million euros, are in progress, from the Building Infrastructures, in almost all regions of the country.
Of these, 34 are Education projects, 13 Justice projects, 7 Health projects, and one concerns the design of spaces in Ministry of Foreign Affairs buildings.
It is noted that a total of 54 projects were canceled in 2023, with a total budget of more than 45 million euros.
For example, in recent months we have had the opportunity to inaugurate school facilities in Nea Filadelfia, Nea Makri, Lykovrysi, as well as the Kestekide Greek School in Brussels.
At the same time, we signed contracts and went ahead with tenders for the construction of very important projects, such as:
The restoration of the building of the Council of State in the Arsakeion Palace.
The energy upgrade of the Court of Auditors building.
The Courthouses of Rethymno and Heraklion, but also the Courthouses in Lamia, Volos, Karditsa and Trikala.
The renovation of the Tripoli Courthouse.
