Sure for the implementation of the Double Regeneration and consequently the creation of the young stadium of Panathinaikos appeared in today’s (24/02) detailed presentation of the project Costas Bakogiannis.
With the Mayor of Athens emphasizing at the same time in the relevant press conference that “Apostolos Nikolaidis” will be demolished only when the Association has all the facilities in its hands!
And to provide parallel data on the schedule, bilateral agreements and everything related to the housing of the “clover” in the Botanical Garden…
In detail, what Bakoyannis said after the relevant questions of the press representatives:
For the fact that Panathinaikos is said to be going for rent: “Panathinaikos acquires a new home. The best stadium in the country. We are talking about an enviable arena worthy of its history. Panathinaikos will not be a tenant. We made a great effort to ensure that Panathinaikos will have the same rights in Leoforos and Votanikos. I do not feel that people are divided, but I understand that there is an emotional connection with the Avenue. But here we are talking about tomorrow “.
For the demolition of the Avenue: “We have an institutional framework and a presidential decree and no one can shake his head. In order for Apostolos Nikolaidis to be demolished, the arena for the Botanical Garden must have been completed. It goes without saying that the Amateur will have taken over the facilities. The demolition permit can be issued immediately but is valid for 10 years “.
What will be the negotiating paper in the 99 years that the contract ends and if there is any provision: “I do not have the ability to predict what will happen after 99 years. And I can not draw. This is beyond the capabilities of any team. What we can do is to secure Panathinaikos for 99 years. The negotiations were tough and the management of Amateur PAO fought and did well. We reach a win-win agreement for everyone. All this is also in the public interest. That is why the State is investing. We are talking about an urban transformation that has never happened before. We will have a green space in the center of Athens. At the same time, the residents of Votanikos are gaining a chance of a lifetime “.
If the field does not pass by the Amateur: “I am absolutely sure that voting with the mind and the heart will vote for the future.”
For what is foreseen if the PAE leaves the field: “It’s an extreme scenario. At the moment, PAE undertakes explicit obligations towards the Municipality and towards the Amateur. I do not think that’s happening in Hollywood either. If we get there there will be a new negotiation. In this country we make installations and let them decline. As happened with the Olympics. We at the Botanical Garden predict in advance “.
How to ensure that the project is completed by 2026: “We are talking about three projects. Facilities, infrastructure and green space. All this will work at the same time and for that you need a master plan. Keep in mind that the resources of the Recovery Fund must be assimilated immediately. For the stadium you know that we are talking about specific provisions for the auction process. There is experience for such projects. We are not there we were 20-30 years ago. All this means that we have a lot of work ahead of us. We are fortunate in the Municipality of Athens to have very good service agents “.
For the delays that have occurred: “I said earlier that it was a complicated negotiation in which each party fought to secure its interests. At the same time, changes were made in the institutional framework to make us feel comfortable with the result. We have achieved this. We chose not to rush. It is a project that does not fit sloppy and trivial and needs attention. “Because all the work has been done between all the parties, I can stand in front of you and tell you that the project will move forward.”
For the capacity of the stadium: “We say up to 40,000. That means from 38,500 to 40,000. I can not say the number because now the studies are completed “.
On whether it will be the headquarters of the National: “Obviously, by choice, it will become the seat of the National. We will really want it to be “.
On whether the costs of the stadium will be shared between Amateur and Municipality: “This is the subject of negotiation between PAE and Amateur. Obviously the PAE will take on a very large burden. In terms of specifications we want a state-of-the-art stadium. You will see when the auction takes place that everything is based on the climate crisis and we will try to contribute so that it does not grow even more “.
On whether he promises that in 2026 Panathinaikos will play in its new stadium: “I commit both personally and speaking as a team. The commitment as you saw is not in the … air and it hits the ground “.
On whether there may be something unexpected: “Based on what we know, we have nothing to worry about. I will say and I will say again that we have done a quiet job. Work of the ant “.
Whether there is provision for some extra space based on the needs of the Amateur: “All departments will have facilities. We are ready to cover every need of Panathinaikos and whatever arises “.
Whether there is a provision for a training center: “There is no such thing. It has not been discussed or predicted. “
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