John, don't hold your breath. We were told 4 years ago that the money was there to put plaka through the village and the council was going to replace the water pipes with plastic ones before this happened. Still waiting!!!
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Quote: Originally posted by Ray and Gisela on 29 January 2010
Hi nefeli
Please look at the roads one year on
But all ways look on the bright side of life.
Ray.
Ray is so right. Work on the road between Almeros and Roda (including the length of Acharavi), was started some 16 months ago and still remains unfinished. Currently, apart from the numerous pot holes, uneven surfaces, traffic cones and temporary sign posts there is little sign of activity and no indication that it will be done before the 2010 season begins. Unfortunately, whatever the reason, the local government doesn't seem to have the money to finish these projects.
As an aside - please, please, when driving in the area of Roda crossroads, do be careful and don't travel at excessive speeds (the road is straight and wide, which encourages a bit of pedal pressing). A couple of weeks ago we saw yet another fatal accident there. To my knowledge at least the 5th in 3 years.
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Quote: Originally posted by Ray and Gisela on 29 January 2010
Hi nefeli
Please look at the roads one year on
But all ways look on the bright side of life.
Ray.
Quote: local government doesn't seem to have the money to finish these projects.
The road straightening project in Roda is funded by the Prefecture of Corfu and is planned to be completed in about two months. It started on time and all the premises affected have started playing their parts in the scheme. The drainage scheme is mostly funded by the EU and is planned to take two years. There was no way that it could be completed in one winter, hence the 'ongoing' aspect of the project. This is not uniquely Greek and happens to the best-planned works all over the world, especially where inclement weather plays a part. The alternative to delaying completion because of inadequate funds is to borrow the money at excessive rates from those who are geared up to take advantage of such situations - I think they are called bankers! The folly of so doing has been clearly demonstrated by the UK government over the last few years. The choice is:- holes in the road, or national debt - which would you prefer?
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One point have a look at how high the kerb stones are as to the leavell of the floor of sum of the restaunts schould be fun in the winter when it is raining cats and dogs.
Ray.
There is a plastic drainage pipe now installed on the inside of the pavement, with inlets every so often which will presumably drain the surface water from the pavement itself.
Steve
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