Projects ACCESSNET and CROSSBO

GALINA GEORGIEVA

JOINT SECRETARIAT CP INTERREG V-A - 2014-2020

MANAGING AUTHORITY OF EUROPEAN TERRITORIAL COOPERATION PROGRAMMES JOINT SECRETARIAT of the CP “INTERREG V-A Greece–Bulgaria 2014-2020” 1 The Cooperation Programme is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) AccessNet and CrossBo Two projects-One corridor/vertical axis

MANAGING AUTHORITY OF EUROPEAN TERRITORIAL COOPERATION PROGRAMMES JOINT SECRETARIAT of the CP “INTERREG V-A Greece–Bulgaria 2014-2020” 2 The Cooperation Programme is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) AccessNet and CrossBo Two projects-One corridor/vertical axis History – What has been done Ø Before 2010 – Construction of the road -border 9.66 km-6 949 000,00 € - PHARE Ø Programme period 2007-2013 – project AccessNet, (29.114.879, 80 €.) INTERREG;

Design of the road -ECHINOS- Greek-Bulgarian border – 41km

Reconstruction of ROAD II-86 – SOKOLOVTSI Complimentary road connections

MANAGING AUTHORITY OF EUROPEAN TERRITORIAL COOPERATION PROGRAMMES JOINT SECRETARIAT of the CP “INTERREG V-A Greece–Bulgaria 2014-2020” 3 The Cooperation Programme is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Programme period 2014-2020 project CrossBo, (38.802.558,00 €)

Construction of the new road section Dimario-GR/BG Borders – 8km INTERREG and NSRF

Upgrading the Road II-86 Srednogortsi - Rudozem and bypass of Rudozem Construction of the new Border Crossing Check Point Dimario -Rudozem

Dimario-GR/BG Borders – 8km

INTERREG- 20.535.295,00 € NSRF-7.163.755 €

MANAGING AUTHORITY OF EUROPEAN TERRITORIAL COOPERATION PROGRAMMES JOINT SECRETARIAT of the CP “INTERREG V-A Greece–Bulgaria 2014-2020” 4 The Cooperation Programme is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Programme period 2014-2020 project CrossBo, (38.802.558,00€)

CROSS POINT FUNDS

INTERREG – 3.067.263, 00 €

NATIONAL FUNDS – 5.845.210,00 €

MANAGING AUTHORITY OF EUROPEAN TERRITORIAL COOPERATION PROGRAMMES JOINT SECRETARIAT of the CP “INTERREG V-A Greece–Bulgaria 2014-2020” 5 The Cooperation Programme is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) ADDITIONAL FUNDS ACTIVATED VERTICAL AXIS XANTHI-

• ROAD II-86 – PLOVDIV- – Mainstream programme - 12 676 059,25 €

• ROAD II-86 – ASENOVGRAD- – National funds and 65% EIB -16 347 036,07 €

• MAIN ROAD HUB SMOLYAN – National funds - 13 293 588,91 €

• PART of the RING ROAD XANTHI

MANAGING AUTHORITY OF EUROPEAN TERRITORIAL COOPERATION PROGRAMMES JOINT SECRETARIAT of the CP “INTERREG V-A Greece–Bulgaria 2014-2020” 6 The Cooperation Programme is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Main achievements and benefits

• 1. Improves the connectivity and accessibility in the cross-border area Greece-Bulgaria

• 2. Completes the road axis “Xanthi –Rudozem-Smolyan-Plovdiv”, part of TEN-T (Comprehensive Network)

• 3. Enhances inter-modal transport through the interconnection of the main Ports (Kavala, Alexadroupoli-) and the Airports (Plovdiv, Kavala, Alexadroupoli) in Northern Greece and South-east Bulgaria

• 4. Creates a new dynamic in the field of tourism and commerce in the regions, improving the quality of life of the local population

MANAGING AUTHORITY OF EUROPEAN TERRITORIAL COOPERATION PROGRAMMES JOINT SECRETARIAT of the CP “INTERREG V-A Greece–Bulgaria 2014-2020” 7 The Cooperation Programme is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) NEXT STEPS INTERREG ROLE Next steps discussed -Continue the construction of the road on the Greek side –INTERREG and combination of other funds available. -Smart border solutions -Investments in green transport solutions, involving SMEs

INTERREG ROLE

-Attracting additional funds -Concentrate the investments in the cross-border area ( peripheral area) -Assuring that the benefits are provided to the cross-border area population and its visitors

MANAGING AUTHORITY OF EUROPEAN TERRITORIAL COOPERATION PROGRAMMES JOINT SECRETARIAT of the CP “INTERREG V-A Greece–Bulgaria 2014-2020” 8 The Cooperation Programme is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) MANAGING AUTHORITY OF EUROPEAN TERRITORIAL COOPERATION PROGRAMMES JOINT SECRETARIAT of the CP “INTERREG V-A Greece–Bulgaria 2014-2020”

Thank you for your attention For further information, please contact:

Joint Secretariat of the CP “INTERREG V-A Greece- Bulgaria 2014-2020” 65, Georgikis Scholis Avenue, 2nd floor 57001, Thessaloniki, Greece Tel: +30 2310 469 695 Fax: +30 2310 469 623 Email: [email protected]

CP “INTERREG V-A Greece-Bulgaria 2014-2020” The Cooperation Programme is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)