Greece – Dam construction work – ΟΛΟΚΛΗΡΩΣΗ ΦΡΑΓΜΑΤΟΣ ΜΑΡΜΑΡΑ ΚΑΙ ΤΩΝ ΣΥΝΔΕΟΜΕΝΩΝ ΕΡΓΩΝ

The Marmara Dam is being constructed in the Kavala Region, approximately 5.5 km north-northwest of Akropotamos and 2.0 km north-northeast of the Eleftheron Baths, in the Municipality of Pangeon. The reservoir collects the runoff waters of the Marmara River. Its purpose is to exploit the water resources of the river's catchment area to enhance the irrigation of crops in the wider region. The construction of the Marmara Dam began in 2008 and, before its completion, the Contract for the work was terminated in September 2023. The individual technical works that comprise it, as well as the stages of their construction to date, are as follows: • The main dam, with the cofferdam and the foundation and waterproofing works, (95% of the works have been implemented). • The diversion and dewatering works, (95% of the works have been implemented). • The spillway and energy dissipation works, (90% of the works have been implemented). • The access road to the dam, (95% of the works have been implemented). • The secondary-complementary works required for the completion of the project, (80% of the works have been implemented). The Contractor has the following obligations: [a] Completion of the Marmara Dam and the related works. [b] Implementation of the first filling of the reservoir. [c] Monitoring the behaviour of the dam until the completion of the first filling.