Delays in Famagusta Desalination Due to Opposition
February 21, 2026
The effort to construct a desalination unit in the free area of Famagusta is facing serious opposition from local authorities and business owners. The District Organization of Self-Government (EOA) and other stakeholders are calling for alternative locations due to environmental concerns. They argue that the proposed site in Ayia Napa is incompatible with the area’s tourism character. As a result, the process for signing a contract has been halted. The Water Development Department (WDD) is currently waiting and reviewing new proposals that have been suggested.