Illegal constructions along the waterfront to be demolished in Pervolia

All illegal structures built without permits along the second phase of the waterfront in Pervolia (Larnaca district) will be demolished. This was announced by Minister of Interior Konstantinos Ioannou in response to a parliamentary inquiry from MP Andreas Pasiourtidis.

According to the minister, the contractor responsible for the redevelopment project will remove all illegal interventions at the expense of the project’s budget.

Some constructions within the beach protection zone will remain: the competent committee allowed the installation of shelters, changing rooms, and a parking lot. A request from the Pervolia Community Council and Dromolaxia-Meneou Municipality to build a small kiosk in the parking lot is also under consideration. These exceptions have been approved in accordance with Article 5A of the Beach Protection Law.

Design and timelines
According to Ioannou, preparation of the final construction, landscaping, and irrigation plans should be completed by the end of October 2025. The second phase of the project was discussed in public hearings in May 2024, where residents of Pervolia and municipal representatives proposed amendments — which were incorporated into the final documentation.

The tender to select a contractor is scheduled for the first quarter of 2026, with construction starting in June 2026. The project will be implemented under the supervision of the Department of Urban Planning and Housing Construction.

The preliminary budget is €1.5 million: two-thirds will be financed by the government, with the remaining portion provided by local authorities from a special fund. Construction will take approximately 20 months.