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University of Western Macedonia launches €7.1M astronomical park project
The University of Western Macedonia has launched a tender for the construction of the Orliakas Educational Astronomical Park (EAPO) in Grevena. The specific tender for building infrastructure and landscaping the surrounding area has a budget of €7.1 million.
This project is part of a larger €13.85 million initiative aimed at enhancing educational and astronomical research capabilities in the region. The park will be located on Mount Orliakas at an altitude of approximately 1,500 meters, utilizing the area's unique conditions for astronomical observation.
The total project is co-financed by the European Union and Greece through the Western Macedonia ESPA 2021–2027 program, using funds from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The expected completion date for the entire project is 2029.
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European Regional Development Fund · European Union · Greece · Orliakas Educational Astronomical Park · University of Western Macedonia