Western Attica and Thebes: soil protection works across 8,837 stremmata
Erosion control and small flood protection works are under way in fire-hit areas, with €4.5 million in funding from HELLENiQ PETROLEUM.
Restoration works are under way in burned areas overseen by the Megara, Aigaleo and Thebes forest services, according to the Ministry of Environment and Energy’s 2 October announcement. They cover 8,837 stremmata and aim to stabilise burned soil, retain debris and reduce post-fire flooding risks.
Where work is taking place
The largest area is under the Megara forest service: 5,276.4 stremmata in Megara and Mandra–Eidyllia municipalities, including Alepochori, Psatha, Palaiochori, Mytikas and Agios Georgios. The ministry reports interventions in 23 streams.
Works in the Aigaleo forest service area within Mandra–Eidyllia cover 3,256 stremmata. In Thebes, they cover 304.7 stremmata around Kalamaki and Agios Vasileios.
Planned structures
The published plan includes approximately 515 kilometres of log barriers, 267 kilometres of branch barriers, 2,894 square metres of wooden check dams and 57.6 kilometres of plank barriers. These are erosion control and small-scale flood protection works, not a replacement for the area’s overall flood protection plan.
Funding and confirmation
HELLENiQ PETROLEUM has been appointed restoration sponsor. According to the ministry, it is funding studies and works initially budgeted at €3 million in the Megara and Thebes areas, plus €1.5 million in additional works in the Aigaleo area. These amounts exclude VAT.
The announcement and site visit confirm work has begun. They do not certify completion of all planned quantities; progress and effectiveness require subsequent field checks.
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