The long-awaited call for investor interest in the Paphos marina at Potima is expected to be announced in late August or early September, according to Paphos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Evep) president George Mais.

He told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) that the Deputy Ministry of Tourism is set to post the tender documents soon, following delays caused by legal checks.

“Very serious preparation is needed for the joint ventures that will be submitted for evaluation,” he said, adding that wider participation would strengthen the project by allowing the best proposal to be chosen.

The tender announcement had initially been expected in June but was pushed back due to a review by the legal service.

Turning to infrastructure, Mais also described as “expected” the problems arising from a fresh delay in the new Paphos–Polis Chrysochous road.

The setback follows an appeal by Aktor to the tender review authority (TRA) after losing the contract.

He noted that while the public works department had sought ways to prevent the cancellation, “for legal reasons and regulations governing public contracts, it seems that this was not possible.”

Mais said contractors often file repeated appeals to delay proceedings, estimating that even if this hurdle is cleared, “there will be a second and third appeal.” He questioned whether government authorities had a clear strategy to deal with what he called inevitable obstacles.