**Residents Reject EAC Timeline for Pylon Relocation in Polemidia**
Residents of the Adonis II housing complex in Pano Polemidia expressed their dissatisfaction on Friday regarding the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC)'s proposed timeline for relocating an electricity line adjacent to their homes. The proposals were discussed in a meeting that included EAC representatives, Polemidia Mayor Andros Theodorou, and a delegation of concerned residents.
The meeting was prompted by recent concerns raised by the residents during a foundation stone ceremony for the nearby Adonis III residential project. President Nikos Christodoulides intervened earlier this week, highlighting the need to address the residents' worries about the overhead electricity line.
EAC spokeswoman Christina Papadopoulou outlined the authority's interim plan, which involves the gradual relocation of the existing overhead line. The initial phase includes moving part of the line approximately 80 meters away from the residential complex early next year, with a further section scheduled for removal by September 2024. Papadopoulou emphasized that the ultimate goal is to completely relocate the line about 1.5 kilometers away from the homes, but this process is contingent upon various approvals and procedures from multiple state authorities.
"Once everything is ready, the EAC will move at a rapid pace so that this line is completely removed from people’s homes," Papadopoulou stated. She also mentioned that the authority plans to conduct electromagnetic field measurements at both the current installation and the proposed temporary route, in collaboration with the University of Cyprus. This step aims to ensure the safety and health of residents living near the infrastructure.
Despite the EAC's assurances, residents rejected the proposed timeline, citing a prolonged wait for a permanent solution. Marina Theodorou, speaking on behalf of the residents, expressed frustration over the lack of urgency in addressing their health and safety concerns. "Despite the assurances we have been receiving since 2021, they told us that the pillar next to us will be moved in almost a year and a half," she remarked. "When they were telling us that a definitive solution would be found, they did not explain to us that their actions would take five to six years."
Theodorou indicated that residents are considering seeking another meeting with President Christodoulides, who had previously offered to remain engaged if the outcome of the discussions did not meet their expectations. The residents' ongoing concerns reflect a broader issue regarding the management of public infrastructure and the need for timely resolutions to ensure community safety.
As the situation develops, the residents of the Adonis II complex continue to advocate for a more immediate and effective response from the EAC, emphasizing their right to live in a safe and healthy environment.