Paralimni’s town centre is moving closer to a major redevelopment after the municipality secured planning permission for a project aimed at modernising the area and boosting commercial activity.
Paralimni-Deryneia municipality said the permit was issued on August 10, clearing an important step in its wider development programme. Plans include resurfacing roads, upgrading pavements, adding trees and green spaces, creating service areas and increasing parking capacity.
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The project is intended to make the town centre more accessible and functional for residents, businesses and visitors while preserving Paralimni’s local identity, history and traditions.
Revised Plans Retain Vehicle Access
A key change from the original proposal is the decision to retain vehicle access through the centre instead of fully pedestrianising the area. The revised plans were submitted in 2025 following a public consultation on traffic management.
Proposed changes include new one-way systems on Griva Digeni, Constantinoupoleos, Tassou Markou and Kolokotroni streets, alongside improvements to paved areas, greenery, public spaces and parking.
Project costs have also evolved as the plans have been developed. A government programme announced in 2025 allocated €11.2 million for the square and wider town-centre redevelopment, while more recent estimates put the square at €4 million plus VAT and the wider redevelopment at €7 million plus VAT.
Construction cannot begin yet, as the municipality must complete detailed drawings and technical studies before applying for a building permit and securing the remaining approvals.
New Square And Parking Facility Planned
A separate project will create a new public square near the Ayios Georgios church. Plans include an events area, park, monument spaces and extensive greenery, with accessibility a key priority. The municipality aims to launch the construction tender during the first quarter of 2027.
Meanwhile, construction is already under way on a three-storey multi-storey car park on Antonis Papadopoulos Street. The €6.76 million facility will provide 296 parking spaces, including 17 for people with disabilities and three for electric vehicles, as well as a lift.
The car park is being built under an 18-month contract awarded to N. Gavriel & Sons Ltd, with five-sixths of its construction cost financed by the Department of Town Planning and Housing.
Together, the town-centre redevelopment, new square and parking facility form part of a broader programme to transform central Paralimni and strengthen its role as a commercial and social hub.
