Projects Funded

Creating of Conditions of Relaxation, Sports and Tourism in Edirne and Elhovo

Project ID: 2007CB16IPO008-2009-1-066
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Project title: Creating of Conditions of Relaxation, Sports and Tourism in Edirne and Elhovo
Call: 2007CB16IPO008-2009-1
Priority axis: PRIORITY AXIS 2 – IMPROVEMENT OF THE QUALITY OF LIFE
Action: 2.2: Capacity building for sustainable use of natural resources, cultural and historical heritage
Budget: 592294.63 €
EU co-financing: 503450.43 €
Start date: 08.07.2011
End date: 08.01.2013
Status: In progress
Description: The strategy directed within the project is grounding on constructing buildings and recreational areas on the green fields which cannot be used or underused due to the specific problems and therefore increasing their efficiency. In this context, in Edirne paths for jogging-tracking and cycling, an open exhibition area, a field for beach volley and a camping area are built. In Elhovo, one mini football field, two tennis courts, one basketball field, a landing place for canoe and a car park are being built and canoes are purchased. Following the opening of sports complex, reciprocal competitions are to be held, joint camps are planned to be set which facilitates cultural exchange between the athletes from both countries.

Partners

  • The Union of Edirne Province Centre and Villages MinistrationTurkey, Edirne