Limassol landmark comes back to life

THE OLD water tower on Gladstone Street in Limassol, one of the city’s most characteristic landmarks from where water used to be supplied to the whole town, is to be developed into an attraction for locals and visitors.

Ten years ago, the Council decided to showcase the water tower by lighting it up at night, though this did not prove enough to attract attention to this important 1930s monument. Now, as part of efforts to revive the town centre, particularly in view of TEPAK’s operation there, the municipality has decided to turn the water tower into an entertainment and public gathering spot.

Limassol Council commissioned a private company to undertake a feasibility study for the planned operation of a caf? at a historic building located at the water-tower’s entrance. The study found that such a venture would be quite profitable, in light of the fact that the Limassol Police headquarters, located opposite the tower would soon be moving out, giving way to the expanding university campus.

The initial architectural plans also provide for the creation of an observation booth at the top of the tower, which will be accessible by lift. A visit to the observation booth will offer visitors a stunning view of the town and its coast.

Plans also include the creation of an outdoor bar at the water-tower’s base.

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