Today, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport was signed for the project “Construction of the Asopos N. Corinthian Dam”, in the presence of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Christos Dimas, the Minister of Rural Development and Food, Kostas Tsiaras.

The signing of the supplementary contract launches the preparation of the required studies on geotechnical failure in the overflow area, after extreme weather events that hit the dam construction area and had unexpected effects on the geological-crafts.

On the occasion of the signature of the Supplementary Agreement Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Christos Dimas stated:

“OR Construction of the Asopos Corinth Dam is the most important water management project in the area, as it concerns the satisfaction of irrigation needs of an area of ​​about 65,000 acres.

It is a development project that will serve the needs of the rural population in irrigation water, offering the possibility of redefining crops by exploiting the endless physical potential of the area.

The barrier will have a direct positive effect on agricultural production, as well as other, indirect but great benefits:

  • In the economic activity of the area,
  • In the value of agricultural land,
  • in the environment, and in general,
  • in the quality of life of the local population.

The signing of the supplementary contract starts the preparation of studies on geotechnical failure in the overflow area, which was caused by extreme weather events that hit the dam construction area.

The necessary studies, geological, geotechnical studies, field boreholes, evaluation and a definitive study of technical work require a period of at least 4 months. A safe estimate to complete the construction requires an additional 18 months.

Today, therefore, there is thus an essential step in implementing a vital project for the primary sector in Corinth and not only.

Because with the Asopos Dam, Greece will still acquire another important infrastructure in the critical field of rational water resources management, which is a key priority of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport“

THE Minister of Rural Development and Food, Costas Tsiaras stated:

“The signing of the additional contract for the Asopos Dam is yet another step in support of the primary sector and sustainable water resources management. It is a strategic project that ensures water for irrigation with modern and efficient methods, shields agricultural production from the impact of the climate crisis and protects the underground aquifer in the area.

We are here, along with the relevant ministries, to serve the Greek farmer with a plan and consistency, reinforcing infrastructure projects that create added value to the place and strengthen the agricultural economy. Our goal remains to form a durable primary sector that can meet the challenges of the time, sustain natural resources and provide stable income and perspective to the people of the countryside. With faith in the potential of the rural world, we continue with plan and determination“

THE Peloponnese Regional Governor, Dimitris Poor stressed:

“The signing of the additional contract for the construction of the Asopos Dam is an important step in completing a strategic project for Corinth and the whole of the Peloponnese. It is a vital infrastructure that responds to chronic water and irrigation problems, enhances the resilience of the area in the climate crisis and contributes to rural and economic development.

Asopos’ work is added to a wider grid of large interventions that have already been activated in the Peloponnese Region, such as the Filiatrian Dam, the Magiotiko Dam, the networks on Lake Taka, the Kelefina Dam, the Networks and Water Projects, all the water and water transport projects.

With the cooperation of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport and the contribution of Minister Christos Dimas, the Minister of Rural Development and Food Costas Tsiaras, the executives of their Ministries and the Corinthian MPs, another crucial project takes the path of implementation“

Present at the signing of the contract were also the Corinthian MP Marilena Soukoulis, the Peloponnese Regional Governor, Dimitris Poor, the Secretary General of Infrastructure, Dimitris Anagnopoulos and the Secretary General of the Union Resources and Infrastructure.

Technical elements of the project

The barrier on the river “Asopos Corinth” is constructed in the riverbed at a distance of 4 km NW of Stimaga and 2 km. To paradise. It is a dirt with a height of 68 m from natural soil and with its construction will create a reservoir with a total capacity of 29.10 million cubic meters, with a useful volume of 25.60 million cubic meters. Includes the construction of a diversion tunnel, a tower of water, a removal, a basin of tranquility, the water pipeline, as well as the surveillance streets of the pipeline and the restoration of the access of Paradisi and Stimaga settlements.

In addition to the construction of the project, the study of irrigation networks is being prepared, in order to make the project functional as a whole.

The additional contract of EUR 3.5 million was approved by the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport Technical Council and by the Court of Auditors.