Nikos Hardalias from Peristeri: Major projects are in full swing

The visit is part of the regional governor’s series of meetings with the 66 municipalities of Attica, as part of an effort to communicate directly with local communities and identify their needs, with the aim of further upgrading infrastructure and the functionality of cities.

Cooperation between the Municipality and the Region, with the aim of accelerating projects

During the meeting with Mayor Andreas Pahatouridis, ways to accelerate the implementation of projects, the effective utilization of available resources, and the coordination of the involved agencies, so that the interventions are completed within the planned timelines. At the same time, a series of new projects planned for the near future were also reviewed.

Subsequently, Mr. Hardalias visited the Metropolis of Peristeri, where he was given a tour of the premises of the building under construction by Metropolitan Gregorios. During their meeting, the close cooperation between the Metropolis, the Regional Authority and Municipality, with an emphasis on strengthening social initiatives to support vulnerable social groups.

Arts Center – To be completed by the end of the year

The visit concluded with an on-site inspection of the construction site for the new West Attica Arts Center, with a total area of 3,886 sq. m., which is expected to become a cultural landmark in Western Athens. According to the update, work is proceeding on schedule, and the project is expected to be delivered by the end of 2026.

The project is being built on the site of the former “Xylotechnia” and includes a modern 280-seat theater, designed to host theatrical performances, conferences, workshops, exhibitions, and cultural or social events.

The facilities will include a lobby, an information desk and ticket office, a coat check, a refreshment area, modern restrooms, a fully equipped stage, a plaza and a balcony, loading and unloading areas and storage for stage sets, dressing rooms, a dedicated lighting and sound control room, as well as underground parking garage. At the same time, plans call for the preservation of existing buildings that house municipal services.

The budget for the project amounts to 12.07 million euros. It is part of the Attica Regional Development Program 2021-2025 and is funded by the national component of the Public Investment Development Program, with the Municipality of Peristeri as the beneficiary and lead partner of the project.

Chardalias: Focus on infrastructure in working-class neighborhoods

In his remarks, Nikos Hardalias emphasized that the Region’s strategic goal is balanced development and ensuring a minimum level of basic infrastructure for all citizens, particularly in areas that have lagged behind in development.

As he noted, it is unacceptable for densely populated areas to lack basic infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage, noting that these deficiencies are often linked to increased instances of delinquency and social problems.

Referring specifically to Peristeri, which he described as the second-largest city in Attica after Athens, he noted that it is a quintessentially working-class neighborhood, where every euro invested by the Region translates into a tangible improvement in residents’ daily lives.

For his part, Mayor Andreas Pahatouridis praised his collaboration with the regional governor, emphasizing that since their joint tenure in Local Government since 2002, he has observed his consistency and effectiveness. At the same time, he emphasized that the Attica Region has consistently supported the Municipality of Peristeri through major infrastructure projects, citing as a prime example the “Xylotechnia”, which, as he said, will contribute decisively to the cultural development of the region.