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President’s �Report

CyDBF AGM, Dec 10th 2024

Germasogeia Kafeneio

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Update on Efforts to Build Infrastructure

  • Recall presenting to representatives of the president in summer 2023

They liked the idea of watersports facilities at the dams. A meeting was arranged for us with the Water Development Department (WDD).

  • Meeting held between CyDBF president and WDD Mrs Iliana Tofa on 23/01/2024. Mrs Tofa seemed to hold a different stance to her predecessor, and was open to having water reservoirs used for water sports.

Temporary permits for Germasogeia and Mavrokolympos (and Kourris) were given, following this meeting.

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Update on Efforts to Build Infrastructure

  • On April 11th, a Meeting was held in Germasogeia between Representatives of the Rowing, Canoe and Dragonboat Federations and
  • The Mayor of Germasogeia (Now East Limassol)
  • The Leadership of WDD
  • A KOA Representative

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  • To discuss the usage of Germasogeia Reservoir for watersports.

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Update on Efforts to Build Infrastructure

  • In that meeting, it was established that there are no problems with the usage of the water, but there are logistical issues with the usage of the land around the water, leading to safety concerns, which need to be addressed asap.
  • It was also established, that proper infrastructure for paddling/rowing sports must be built in Germasogeia
  • The reps of the president of the republic were informed, and advised us to see KOA first before holding any other meetings.
  • Minutes of the meeting came to us on July 19th
  • KOA council were informed in September.
  • Stavros Michaelides, KOA executive council member, was appointed to look into the matter in September
  • CyDBF president spoke to Stavros on the phone in September, to be told that the rowing, canoe and dragonboat federations would be invited to discuss the infrastructure issue in November.

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Update on Efforts to Build Infrastructure

  • No invitation was received in November.
  • CyDBF President contacted the Presidency of the Republic again, to say that KOA is not prioritizing the infrastructure project, and asked for a meeting with the Minister of Education.
  • The Minister’s secretary is now awaiting an email from us to explain the situation.

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Next steps

  • Arrange for topographer (land surveyor) to identify land parcel limits in Germasogeia so that a proper proposal can be made on how to use the available land to store our equipment safely and fairly.
  • This is necessary before permanent permits can be issued by WDD.
  • Ask for WDD to review the Asprokremnos and Tamassos applications separately, again, since no special planning is required there.
  • Arrange for a meeting with the Minister of Education to explain why we need the infrastructure and ask her to push KOA to take the necessary steps.