Project partners reviewed progress and set priorities for the next phase of implementation
On 20 and 21 October 2026, the 4th Technical Meeting of the FRESHNESS project partners took place in Limassol, Cyprus. The meeting was hosted at the premises of the Limassol District Local Government Organisation (EOA Limassol), bringing together representatives from all project partners: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, the Municipal Water Supply and Sewerage Company of Heraklion (DEYAH), the Municipal Water Supply and Sewerage Company of Kos (DEYA Kos), the Larnaca District Local Government Organisation (EOA Larnaca), and the Limassol District Local Government Organisation (EOA Limassol).
The participants were welcomed by the President of EOA Limassol, Mr. Yiannis Tsouloftas, who highlighted the importance of cross-border cooperation in addressing common challenges related to sustainable water resource management and energy efficiency.
During the two-day meeting, the partners reviewed the overall progress of the project, presented updates on individual activities and deliverables, and discussed administrative and financial management issues. Particular emphasis was placed on the findings of the assessment and evaluation of the current situation in the project’s intervention areas, which provide the foundation for the planning and development of upcoming activities.
A significant part of the meeting was dedicated to the methodological approaches and technological tools employed by the partners to test and evaluate innovative practices aimed at promoting the efficient use of water resources and improving energy efficiency.
As part of the meeting, a technical visit was organised to the Western Limassol Wastewater Treatment Plant. Participants toured the facilities operated by EOA Limassol, gained insights into their operation and the wastewater treatment technologies applied, and exchanged views on the practical application of the project’s innovative solutions under real operating conditions.
The meeting was held within the framework of the FRESHNESS project – Promoting Sustainable Management of Water and Energy Resources through Innovative Tools and Technologies, co-funded by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and by national funds from Greece and Cyprus, under the Interreg VI-A Greece–Cyprus 2021–2027 Programme. Focusing on the Water–Energy Nexus, the project aims to promote sustainable drinking water management by optimising water and energy use throughout the urban water supply chain.
The 4th Technical Meeting concluded with the identification of key directions and priorities for the next phase of project implementation. The partners’ overarching objective is to translate the results of FRESHNESS into practical solutions that deliver measurable benefits in water and energy savings, infrastructure efficiency, and the quality of services provided to citizens.
