Developer of Halcyon Hills Robin Barrasford recently held a launch and construction presentation to a packed venue at the Samos Hotel in the island’s capital. The presentation was a hugely successful meeting of over 300 people including construction companies and suppliers as well as local dignitaries and residents, all interested to find out how Halcyon Hills will affect the island both economically and environmentally.
Both island-based construction companies and those from across Greece attended the presentation to submit their tenders for the build of Halcyon Hills. Interest from local suppliers was also strong and an impressive number of proposals were put forward for the supply of the various materials required for the build.
Local support for Halcyon Hills was impressive and encouraging, with the population of Samos anticipating a very prosperous future at the resort. Halcyon Hills will boost the local economy, generating hundreds of jobs for local people and bringing an estimated €40,000,000 into the island prior to the resort’s opening.
Among those attending the presentation were Samos' Mayor, Stelios Thanos and the vice Mayor Giorgos Stantzos. Presidents of the Hotels Union, the Tour Operator’s Group and the Samian Wine Union were also present. A host of local media recorded the event, including Samiaki TV, the newspapers Samiakon Vima and Samiaki, as well as the island’s popular radio stations Armonia Samos and Radio Samos.
Robin Barrasford was delighted to be able to speak directly with the people of Samos, "It’s very important to us that we’re able to speak with the people on the island as they are the very spirit of Samos and part of what makes the island such a wonderful place to visit. Halcyon Hills will represent everything that people love about Samos and this cannot be achieved without the support and well-wishes of the local residents."
Local people will be recruited and trained to an exceptional standard in addition to local companies being employed to source building materials and to construct the resort. Construction tenders are currently being assessed.
Environmental questions were addressed by Robin Barrasford, who reassured the audience that Halcyon Hills is being constructed with the preservation of the beauty of Samos firmly in mind. The resort will have very little environmental impact on the island as its design utilises the latest in eco-technology including solar panels, water processing, geothermal heating and more. The site plan has also been meticulously designed to include a vast array of foliage and planting, ensuring that Halcyon Hills enhances the local environment without damaging the very nature of Samos.
Mr Barrasford discussed progress at Halcyon Hills directly with the Mayor of Samos, who has always been a stalwart supporter of the resort. He also met with the Samos & Aegean Prefecture as well as the head of the Greek Orthodox Church, all of whom were delighted with progress and were looking forward to seeing construction companies breaking ground within the next few months.
The launch presentation was aired by an Aegean news crew, following which a twenty minute feature on Halcyon Hills was shown. The presentation came at a time when the final planning document for Halcyon Hills has been granted, allowing construction tenders to be submitted and breaking ground to follow shortly thereafter.
Mr Barrasford comments, "Progress is gathering pace now, with building due to commence as soon as the construction company has been confirmed. Support from the local people is such an important part of the process and we’re delighted to be able to offer the people of Samos generous employment prospects and a boost to the expanding tourism economy. We’re equally humbled by the very positive comments and feedback we’ve received."
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