First draft program of CONT mission to Greece (24-25 September 2015)

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1 First draft program of CONT mission to Greece (24-25 September 2015) Wednesday 23 September Arrival of CONT Members to Thessaloniki Thursday 24 September 8:00 Departure from hotel 8:15 Inspection of the project "metro of Thessaloniki" 10:00 Departure from Thessaloniki by bus 12:30 Inspection of the rehabilitation of Karla Lake project + working lunch 16:00 Departure to Xiniada by bus 18:00 Inspection of the project "Central Greece (E65) motorway - part Xiniada-Trikala" 19:30 Departure to Lamia 20:00 Transfer to hotel in Lamia Night in Lamia Friday 25 September 8:00 Departure from hotel 8:30 Inspection of the project "completion of the new double high-speed railway line Tithorea-Lianokladi-Domokos" in Lianokladi 10:00 Departure from Lianokladi by bus 12:30 Arrival in Athens + working lunch 14:00 Meetings with Greek authorities and inspection of the projects: "Greek cadastre and National Register" and "e-ticket system in Attica" 17:30 Press conference 18:30 End of official program

2 EN ANNEX I Physical object of the major project Infrastructure investment 1. Title of project: Thessaloniki Metro Main Line (Project 1) - Preparatory works and initial tunnel construction works 2. Body responsible for the implementation 2.1. Name: ATTIKO METRO S.A Address: L. Mesogeion , Athens 3. Project description 3.1. General description of the physical object of the project (a) This is a "bridge" project which has been initiated during the programming period concerning the completion of the preparatory works required for the construction of the Thessaloniki Metro Main Line and also the initial part of tunnel construction. The operation of the Thessaloniki Metro Main Line aims at the upgrade of the transport infrastructure of the city of Thessaloniki, the gradual reduction of city traffic congestion through new passenger service and increased use of public transport. At reducing primary and secondary pollutants in the atmosphere, improving the quality of life in Thessaloniki and indirectly enhancing road safety. Main beneficiaries of the infrastructure are the residents and visitors of the city of Thessaloniki. The completion and operation of the Main Line is estimated to serve approximately new journeys daily during rush hour. (b) This project is part of a wider project aimed at constructing a metro system in the city of Thessaloniki, including both the construction of the Main Line and its east extension to Kalamaria. The Main Line of the Thessaloniki Metro is divided in two projects: - Project 1 "Thessaloniki Metro Main Line - Preparatory works and initial tunnel construction" which is a "bridge" project between the programming periods and Project 2 "Thessaloniki Metro Main Line" which is a project "phase" between the programming periods and , completing the Thessaloniki Metro Main Line related works. 1

3 Both projects are independent from a technical and financial standpoint based on a demarcation methodology and analysis of their financial and physical object Technical description of the infrastructure investment (a) The Thessaloniki Metro Main Line (Project 1) comprises the completion of the following works: (b) (c) - Project studies, including the relevant technical consultants and experts' studies (apart from the case studies which are an obligation of the contractor and part of construction/installation works). - Management and supervision of the works. - Ιnstallation of construction sites, protective structures prior to excavations, traffic arrangements and public utility networks relocation. - Archaeological excavations and land expropriations. - Construction of initial tunnelling from the New Railway Station up to the Syntrivani junction (track crossing). This project contributes in the indicators which will be achieved with the completion of the Main Line. The indicative key indicators to be used are the following: - Additional population with access to fixed rail Means of Transport (Metro): new passenger journeys daily. - Reduction in journey time from New Railway Station to Α. Papanastasiou from 50 to 17 minutes. - Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions: 5 thousand tons annualy. - Metro Line length: 9,6 km. - Metro Stations: 13. The ownership, management, operation and maintenance of the infrastructure are under the State Company Attiko Metro S.A. 2

4 European Commission Press release - 20 November 2014 Almost EUR 285 million of EU regional funds for the new Thessaloniki metro The European Commission has approved three major investments of million from the European Regional and Development Fund (ERDF) concerning the new Thessaloniki metro in the Greek Central Macedonia. Thessaloniki is a city with a high population density which presents intense traffic congestion and significant air pollution. The three projects aim to support the preparatory and construction works of the 9.6 km long Main Line with 13 metro stations and the preparatory works of its 4.8 km long East Extension to Kalamaria with 5 additional metro stations Greece's second biggest city will have a driverless metro system, improving attractiveness and usage of public transport and traffic and environmental conditions in the Thessaloniki Metropolitan Area and the suburbs. Moreover, the projects are expected to create 520 jobs during their implementation and 540 jobs once the metro is operational. Commenting on the decision, Commissioner for Regional Policy Corina Creţu said These projects are good examples of how EU regional funds can help get Greece back on the path of recovery in a sustainable manner. The metro in Thessaloniki will contribute to improving the mobility of the citizens of the second biggest Greek city and their quality of life, ensuring safe, sustainable and environmentally friendly travel conditions and making the region even more attractive for investors. We trust that the Greek authorities will now put all their efforts to complete timely these important projects. The first investment "Thessaloniki Metro Basic Main Line (Project 1): Preparatory works and initial parts of tunnels construction" goes along with the second investment "Thessaloniki Metro Main Line (Project 2) - Construction works - Phase A". They foresee the completion of all the preparatory works and the initial construction works in 8 platform stations of the Thessaloniki Metro Main Line, two shafts and tunnels excavation. The ERDF will finance million out of a total of million The third investment, "Thessaloniki Metro Extension to Kalamaria - Preparatory works Phase A" (Project 3), concerns the completion of all the preparatory works for the construction of the 4.8 km long east extension of the Thessaloniki metro to Kalamaria with 5 additional metro stations. It aims at improving mobility and reducing cost for passengers travelling between the Thessaloniki city centre and the east suburbs. The ERDF will finance 27 million out of a total of 41.5 million. The three investments come through the EU Regional Policy programme "Macedonia Thrace" under the priority axis "Sustainable Development and Improvement of the Quality of Life". The ERDF will finance million out of a total of 437 million. Background: These projects are major projects, i.e. a project whose total investment (VAT included) is above 50m and thus subject to a specific decision by the European Commission, whereas projects of a lower value are approved at national or regional levels. The co-financing decision for these projects falls under the programming period Greece has been allocated approximately billion in total cohesion policy funding from and billion for

5 Lake Karla welcomes new life Faced with a drying lake, this project aims to bring Lake Karla back to life by restoring the ecological balance in the area, at the same time providing better drinking resources for residents and a boost for local tourism. Sourcing water from a nearby river, hydrology works, building a museum and holding information days feature among the diverse tasks to be undertaken in the project. The rising tide of environmental protection The project looks to develop a large wetland area by constructing reservoirs and water collection systems and carrying out excavation work, with km of levies to be worked on. Other aspects of the project include cleaning leachate, bringing water into Lake Karla via the Pinios River, at a maximum rate of 14 m3/sec, undertaking works to protect the area against floods, notably on the plains, and carrying out mountain hydrology work with the aim of reducing debris over a surface area of 445 km2. Water culture Infrastructure and eco-tourism works carried out under the project will include building a natural history museum and information centre to showcase the region s natural and cultural past, with visitors expected per year. The project will also complete a study previously started in the period on managing the local water and soil ecosystem, together with studies into local archaeology in relation to the project works. In a bid to raise awareness about this natural wonderland, information days, conventions, exhibitions and marketing campaigns will also be organised. Once completed, a total of ha will have been improved, 110 ha of cultural heritage developed and 190 jobs created during the development phase, another 20 during the operational phase. The key outcomes will be the sustainable development of the water body, a reduction of 17.8 million m3 per year of underground water extracted, and lower levels of pollution, with 90% less flow from Karla tunnel into the Gulf of Pagasitikos. The level of drinking water supplied by the Volos Urban Group will also increase and eventually serve homes. Draft date 27/09/2011 Technical information Fund ERDF for the 2007 to 2013 programming period Programming period Total Investment 50,000,000 EU Investment 37,890,900

6 EUROPEAN COMMISSION DIRECTORATE-GENERAL REGIONAL POLICY Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Hungary, Romania, IPA/ISPA accession negotiations Greece and Cyprus Brussels, 12 July 2011 DG REGIO I.3/MS/ed D(2011) Information note to Commissioner Hahn Major project 1. Name of the major project: Rehabilitation of Lake Karla 2010GR161PR Fund: ERDF 3. Objective: Convergence 4. Location: Greece, Thessaly 5. Programming period: Total/Decision amount: 50 M / EU contribution: Co-financing rate: 80% 9. Nature of the decision: Adoption 10. Short description of the decision: The present project aims the rehabilitation of Lake Karla by restoring the ecological balance of the region and by facilitating the water supply in the city of Volos. The works of the project, forming part of the period, include the completion of the water collection systems construction, the manufacture of pump stations, the optimization of the functioning of the lake as wetland, the infrastructure, the promotion of eco-tourism, mountainous hydronomy works, the increase of water supply of the Volos Urban Group and the expropriations. The rehabilitation of the lake will restore on the one hand the ecological balance of the region in the field of biodiversity and on the other hand the drinking water resources, given that the drying of the lake deteriorated the quality of life of the population of the region concerned. The project also presents benefits regarding the upgrading and the tourism development. 11. Financial effect: No 12. Contact: Maria SIOLIOU (81393) Rue de la Loi 200, B-1049 Bruxelles - Belgique. Téléphone: (32-2) CSM2 - Bureau: 6/22. Téléphone: ligne directe (32-2) Télécopieur: (32-2) C:\Users\kdulhauste\AppData\Local\Temp\2. Lake Karla information note_1492b1b.doc Maria.Sioliou@ec.europa.eu

7 INFORMATION NOTE TO COMMISSIONER HAHN Major project 1. Name of the major project: Completion of the road axis of Central Greece (E65): Section "Xyniada-Trikala". 2. Fund: CF 3. Objective: Convergence 4. Location: Thessalia and Sterea Ellada, Greece 5. Programming period: Total/Decision amount: EUR / EUR (decision amount includes state aid) 7. EU contribution: EUR Co-financing rate: 85% 9. Nature of the decision: adoption 10. Short description of the decision: The present bridge project concerns the E-65 motorway concession, and in particular the construction of the part Xyniada Trikala (78,5km), as well as the installation of toll stations and communication system in the Skarfeia Raches section (57 km) of the PATHE motorway. The section selected is the result of the recast of the motorway concession following the financial crisis that seriously worsened the bankability and finances of the initially perceived project. Parts which belonged to the project as initially forecasted might take place in the programming period upon the condition that certain indicators are fulfilled. The current section includes two big (>200 m) and ten small (<200 m) bridges, two tunnels, eight multi-level junctions, two motorist stations, one control and maintenance center, two frontal toll stations, two side toll stations etc. The design of the present project has taken into account the need for it to be completed within the current programming period. The project is of particular importance both as a safe and fast motorway that will rejuvenate the regions it passes through, as well as to the Greek economy overall in the present circumstance. 11. Financial effect on the EU budget (yes/no): no 12. Financial changes to the programme/project (yes/no): yes 13. a) State aid issues: DG COMP consulted: yes b) Revenue generating project: yes, tolls 14. Contacts: REGIO desk officer Antonios SARTZETAKIS (tel: 68595) 15. CCI number: 2013GR161PR006

8 INFORMATION NOTE TO COMMISSIONER HAHN Major Project 'Finalisation of the new double high speed railway line Tithorea - Lianokladi - Domokos' - CCI 2010GR161PR0011 Programme: Sectoral operational programme 'Reinforcing Accessibility' 2007GR161PO004 Objective: Convergence Location: Sterea Ellada Programming period: Total cost of the project: 922,842 million Total eligible public cost for the "bridge" project: 690,000 million Decision amount: 474,099 million EU contribution: 402,984 million Co-financing rate: 85% Nature of the project: Approval of a major "bridge" project for Community assistance from the Cohesion Fund (one other part of this project has been financed under the allocation). Short description of the decision: The decision relates to a "bridge" major project consisting of the finalisation of the new double high speed railway line Tithorea - Lianokladi - Domokos (106 km) whose cofinancing is envisaged by the Cohesion Fund of the axis PATHEP railway network and multimodal transports. This belongs to axis 22 (TEN-T) and is part of the railway axis of Athina - Thessaloniki. The project will be concluded by ERGA OSE A.E under public management. The project facilitates the population travelling by rail through Athens towards Thessaloniki in Northern Greece and vice versa. It is constructed in the mountainous region of Tithorea Domokos to substitute the existing single line and to allow for speeds of 160 km/h instead of the current 80 km/h. By its finalization the whole Thessaloniki Athens line will be double and upgraded to significantly reduce travel times to 3,3 hours. The finalization of this part alone can lead to a reduction of travelling time of approximately 50 minutes. The project includes the conclusion of the infrastructure and plant works of Tithorea Lianokladi, the finalization of tunnel constructions and the finalization of train station constructions. It also includes the remaining infrastructure, electromechanical and plant works of Lianokladi Domokos, the superstructure across the full length of the project, the construction of trackworks and the placing of the railway line on 3 stations. Finally, it foresees the construction of 2 new stations and another 2 stops, as well as the renovation of 3 stations, the rehabilitation of the road network in the area that was affected by the works, as well as the side-roads parallel to the new line, and the installation of electrification, signalisation, telecommunications, telecommanding, ETCS level 1 system for the protection of trains and GSMR wireless communication. Financial effect: NONE Contact: Christos SAPSALIS (59158), Antonios SARTZETAKIS (68595)

9 Information note to Mr Hahn Major project 1. Name of the programme/major project: "Integrated Automatic Fare Collection System" 2. Fund: ERDF 3. Objective: Convergence 4. Location: Greece, Attica 5. Programming period: Total/Decision amount: EUR 91 million / EUR 34 million 7. EU contribution: EUR 29 million 8. Co-financing rate: 85% 9. Nature of the decision: Adoption 10. Short description of the decision: This decision concerns a priority project. The entire project includes the design, financing, installation, operation support, maintenance and technical management of an Integrated Automatic Fare Collection System (AFCS). The operation proposed for co-financing concerns the design, procurement and installation of the systems and software for its full operation. This system will cover and serve all modes of public transport (thermal buses, electric buses, trolley buses, urban railways-metro, tramways - trams and the suburban railway) operating in the area of competence of the Athens Urban Transport Organisation (OASA). All paper tickets will be replaced by electronic tickets which will be validated by units to be installed in all vehicles. The AFCS will be completed with entry and exit gates in the metro system. The project will be implemented and operated through a Public-Private Partnership with a total duration of 12 years (2 years for the design, installation and 10 years for the full operation of the system). The benefits of the new AFCS derive from the users' time saving, the operational performance, the reduction of revenue losses due to fare evasion and from the reduction in the use of passenger cars. 11. Financial effect on the EU budget: No 12. Financial changes to the project: No 13. a) State aid issues: DG COMP consulted: Yes, and they gave agreement. b) Revenue generating project: No 14. Contact: Chrysoula LENTZOU (tel.: 56653) 15. CCI number: 2011GR161PR008