Many tens of millions have been invested in the property for the creation of railway infrastructure as well as buildings, roads, etc. and is intended to be transformed into a modern logistics park
The competition is taking a step forward Thriasius II as by the decision of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, the file with the Participation Documents and the Technical Offer of the Hellenic Train scheme was accepted – Damco.
Let’s remember that the competition was held on November 28, 2022 after two barren ones that preceded it. Next step is to open the financial offer of the scheme which will decide the fate of the competition.
If accepted, the tender will have a happy ending and the Hellenic Train-Damco scheme will take over the fortunes of the new freight center in White towerbetter known as Thriasius II.
However, if the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications determines that the offer is not in the interest of the State, then this tender will also end in disgrace.
Based on experience from other competitions, hardly the second scenario we will see it happen and most likely we will go for happy ending.
This third auction in a row in the concession project for the construction of a large commercial center in the area of Aspropyrgos, better known as Thriasio II, essentially decides who will take over the vast area of Thriasio, which is considered one of the most important properties in Attica.
A modern logistics park in Attica
The cost of the project amounts to VAT EUR 696 million (amount without VAT EUR 561.04 million). The project is carried out within the framework of the open International Tender for the award of a Concession Agreement for the Operation, Maintenance, Exploitation, completion of studies, construction of projects and supply of equipment of the E.S.S.S.D.I. Thriasiou Pediou, in accordance with the provisions of Law 4413/2016.
If the tender is successfully completed, it is estimated that it will take off the field of logistics in the region of Attica.
Let’s remember that the first tender was attempted in 2019 and the second started in 2021. Both ended up fruitless despite rumors of interest from important companies mainly in the shipping and railway sectors. The problem in both tenders was that despite the initial interest expressed by many investment bodies, at the critical moment, that is, in the bidding phase, there was no participation as the project was deemed unprofitable.
Many tens of millions have been invested in the property for its creation railway infrastructure but also buildings, roads etc. and intended to change into a modern one logistics park.
It is the second largest property in the Attica region, behind only El. Venizelos Airport. It is approximately 1,450 acres, owned by OSE, on which railway infrastructure, access roads, railway marshalling yard, cargo depots, customs and office premises, as well as warehouses and other support buildings have been constructed and exist.
Project details
The new tender, like the previous ones, will concern the operation, maintenance, exploitation, completion of the studies, construction of projects and supply of equipment for the Freight Railway Station and Sorting Station of Thriasio Pedi (ESSSDI).
The concession contract in the previous tender had duration 360 months (30 years) from the date of its signature. It also includes a period (to be determined) for the required work.
In relation to Triassio II in particular, the work completed so far allows its basic operation.
More specifically, according to first phase of development basic works of railway and road infrastructure, networks and E/M equipment were carried out, while during second phase of development further works on railway and road infrastructure, networks and IT equipment were carried out, while in addition building works on railway infrastructure, signaling and electrification works were carried out.
For the completion of the entire Triasium II, there are pending construction works and procurement and installation of special equipment which the Concessionaire will undertake to perform in the framework of the execution of the Technical Project.
What has happened so far?
During the ESSSDI, projects have been constructed and work carried out to date, with the aim of creating the first integrated complex of combined transport freight station facilities in Greece and the concentration of the scattered railway activities of Attica in it.
The relevant actions of the competent bodies to achieve the above goal already started in the 1970s, while in the 1980s the first general layout study was drawn up. The development works of the above Complex carried out to date were carried out in two phases and were co-financed by the Cohesion Fund and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) during the periods 1994-1999, 2000-2006 (first phase development) and 2007-2013 (2nd phase of development).
The “E.S.S.S.D.I.” is the Freight Railway Station and Sorting Station of Triasios Pedi, owned by O.S.E. S.A., in which railway infrastructures, access roads, railway sorting station, cargo storage areas, customs and office areas and other supporting services buildings have been constructed and are located in an area outside the city plan of the Thriasio Field of the Municipality of Aspropyrgos Attica.
It is pointed out that within the E.S.S.S.D.I., buildings K1, K2 and K3, which are not included in the Concession, have been constructed and exist.
The play
For the completion of the entire E.S.S.S.D.I. construction of buildings and the supply and installation of special equipment are pending, which the Concessionaire will undertake to perform in the context of the execution of the Technical Project.
In its full configuration, in the context of the execution of the awarded Concession Agreement, the Concession Area is expected to consist of the following functional units/areas of operation:
Railway System Combined Transport Transloading Area (CMT) E/C Service Area (HEEK) Wagon Cargo Transloading Area (XMFB) General Cargo Transloading Areas (XMFG) Vehicle Transloading Area (XMO) Road System Command and Control Center (KDE) Liquid Cargo Transloading Area (HMYF)
The services it will offer
Based on the above infrastructures and the international practice of corresponding freight stations, the Concession Area is expected to offer services in trains, wagons and cargo. The related services in trains and wagons generally concern their arrangement and parking at the station and other maintenance, repair and washing services.
The provided cargo services (containers and other cargo) mainly include their transshipment and storage, as well as supporting services in containers (filling-emptying, repair, washing, etc.).
Finally, a customs office will operate in the Concession Area for imported goods that have not undergone customs clearance.
Within the Concession Area there is and operates a Railway Infrastructure and railway services will be provided taking into account the provisions of the Concession Agreement.
Source: https://www.imerisia.gr/