“Attiki Odos to be granted to a Public Body” in such a way that its operation supports the social security systemasks with his statements the parliamentary representative of SYRIZA-PS, Panos Skourletis.
As this period enters the final straight the tender process of HRDH for the new concession contract of Attiki Odos, “there is no reason for the Greek State to commit to a choice of 25 years“, Supports Mr. Skourletis and explains:”there is no longer any pressure for the assignment of Attiki Odos to a private investment scheme. There are solutions in favor of society, as long as the policy is oriented in this direction».
THE expiration of the existing contract in 2024 leaves us with three facts and another possible opportunity, says Mr. Skourletis: “The first and indisputable fact is that the operation of Attiki Odos brings revenues and profits that can be measured in billions of euros in the long run, as evidenced by the data so far for the existing concession period.
The second fact arises from the first, but also from the characteristics of the road project itself. This is a valuable asset of the State and an extremely important infrastructure for transportation in Attica.
The third event arose from the way in which the existing management company of Attiki Odos dealt with the recent bad weather, when approximately 2,500 vehicles and their thousands of passengers were trapped in it for a long timemaking a myth the superiority of the private initiative for such farms».
In closing he claims that “From the forthcoming expiration of the concession contract, there is an opportunity for the undertaking of the financing, operation, maintenance and operation of Attiki Odos by a Public body, which with its participation ΕΦΚΑ will maintain this large road infrastructure in terms of public interest, while ensuring long-term resources for additional financing of the insurance system».
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