The Developmental Company of the Gouves Township elected its Administrative Council and commenced operation, it was announced recently.

On this occasion we spoke with the chairman of the Company, Yiorgo Hirakaki, who explained the philosophy that governs it, as well as the activities they have mapped out for the next few months.

 “It is an institution that aims to submit proposals that will contribute in the configuration of a new way of growth for the township and the showcasing and upgrading of works for the betterment of local society either with our funds or by the best management of European programs,” Mr. Hirakakis explained.

Mr. Hirakakis, as well as the Administrative Council, has decided that for the best operation of the company they “should advance with small and careful steps as long as the dissolving of the company will become effective at the end of the year, following the new regulation that governs all the developmental companies in the entire country and the creation of new ones.”

Mr. Hirakakis spoke of the company’s first and important-across-the- board project and it concerns the Hellenic Boating Championships.  

“From July 5 to 9, the Laser Radial Hellenic Youth Championships will be held at the Marina Porto Gouves in Kato Gouves, with co-organizers, the Greek Boating Federation and the Iraklion Boating Group,” he said.  “In the framework of the organization, 120 athletes nationally will participate and will be entertained. As chairman of the Developmental Company of the Gouves Demos, I would like to thank all sponsors small and large that contributed with eagerness, since without their contribution this event could not be realized due to tremendous costs.

“It is great publicity for our township, not only locally, but also on a Pan-Hellenic level,” he continued.  “Our future objective is the creation of similar events, and the creation of a model municipal beach is in our plans, as well as the creation of electronic information kiosks for a fast and effective access by our visitors and our citizens alike”.