The Port Authority of Piraeus (PPA) presented, at a public consultation, its proposals for the “Master Plan of the Port of Piraeus”, as provided by the Concession Agreement in 2016, ratified in Legislation with the Law 4404/2016.
The new plan for the Greek port focuses on the future development of the Port in pursuit of the techno-economic data related mainly with the enhancements included in the development plan.
The timeframe of the plan covers the period 2016-2021 and aims to create the appropriate facilities in order to improve the service potential and minimize the loss of space and utility.
Furthermore, the proposed plan also defines the maximum allowable limit of the port zone, the allowable infills, the land use, the construction restrictions, traffic arrangements and every other necessary element for the service of the operation and the safety of the Port.
According to PPA, the creation of the Master Plan for the development and operation of the Piraeus Port was made according to:
- All the Laws and regulations of general implementation, together with all the existing applicable regulatory rules
- The methodology and specifications quoted in the “Specifications of Master Plan” document
- Regulations and guidelines for the establishment of Program Design as listed in ANNEX 6.2 of the Concession Agreement 2016.
The new plan wants to make the Piraeus Port a worldwide transportation hub, enhancing, thus, the development of Greek economy in general.
All the parties that took part in the consultation will send their proposals for the final compilation of the Master Plan.
Port of Piraeus is a shortlisted nominee for the 2018 GREEN4SEA Port Award, for its for its continuous efforts to preserve the environment and reduce the impact of port activities. The measurement of gaseous pollutants in the Central Harbour, the construction of noise barriers, implementation of all national and EU regulations on environmental protection, fall under this policy.
