Ski Centre “3-5 PIGADIA” Accommodation and Athletic Facilities

Ski Centre “3-5 PIGADIA”
Accommodation and Athletic Facilities
A state of the art sporting facility intended to attract professional and leisure athletes all year long.
The project is one of the largests being planned in the field of sports and tourist development in Greece and has
already received all the necessary approvals in order to be procured as a PPP through an international public tender
and the use of the competitive dialogue procedure from the Municipality of Naoussa.
The Project
The project relates to the Upgrade, Expansion and
Exploitation of the ski centre “3-5 PIGADIA”, as well as the
Development and Exploitation of Tourist and Athletic Facilities
in the Dordopoli area in Naoussa, through a Public Private
Partnership (PPP) for a period of approximately 40years.
Municipality of Naoussa has already prepared a master
The
plan for the development and exploitation of the area and has
initiated the process for attaining some of the environmental
approvals needed. The private partner is expected to submit
his proposal, if different from the one prepared by the
Municipality, in the second phase of the procurement
procedure.
Naoussa is a city in the Imathia peripheral unit of Greece,
located just 90 km (approx 1 hour) from Thessaloniki.
Thessaloniki is connected by air with Athens and other
European cities.
The area is characterized by exceptional cultural and physical
beauty. Apart from the ski centre, tourists may explore the
thicket of Agios Nikolaos, the School of Aristotle, the place
where Aristotle taught the sciences to young Alexander and
the Municipal Park which lies in a natural balcony in the
centre of the town.
The project will be fully self-financed by the private partner
and is estimated between EUR 25-30 mio. The repayment of
the investment will be achieved through the revenues
generated by the project itself. The Municipality of Naoussa is
expected to receive a percentage of total annual revenues, the
level of which will be determined during the competitive
dialogue procedure.
The Project will be implemented through a Public Private
Partnership under Greek PPP Law (Law 3389/2005), a clear
legal framework, basis for a smooth and successful tender
process
The private partner will be selected through an international
public tender and the contract will be awarded through the
competitive dialogue procedure.
Location
The ski centre "3-5 PIGADIA" stands at an altitude of 14302005m and is about 17km from Naoussa city on the north
slope of Mountain Vermion.
“I welcome and fully support the initiative of Naoussa
Municipality
in introducing
a
dynamic
strategy
promoting sustainable local tourism projects via Public
Private Partnerships. PPPs will be a key pillar in reclaiming
the nation’s economic growth, mobilising private investments
and innovation in developing/exploiting public assets”
Mr. Kostis Hatzidakis
Minister for Development, Competitiveness,
Infrastructure, Transport and Networks
Current municipal road New buildings 1 BALKONI Development of ski base Development of DORDOPOLI AREA E=372.000m2 New connection road Current buildings 2
3
Expansion of current buildings New lifts New ski runs Cross country ski run
Current lifts to be upgraded Border of municipal forest
Current ski runs
Current lifts to be upgraded 5 PIGADIA PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF “3‐5 PIGADIA” SKI CENTRE AND DORDOPOLI AREA
VOULGARA
The project’s objectives are based on 3 pillars…
Development of:
1 An exceptional ski centre (expansion of ski facilities, upgrade of services)
 Additional infrastructure in ski base (reception, restaurant, cafe, ski rental and school, parking, shops)
 Installation of 4 new technology lifts of higher capacity
 Upgrade of the snow bar and chalet in the top of the mountain
 Development of 3 new ski runs in the Balkoni area of lower difficulty and renovation of the existing cafe
2 New luxury & high capacity accommodation facilities in Dordopoli area
3 A sports preparation centre of high standards for professional athletes & sport amateurs in the Dordopoli area
Current Status
The Tender
Ski centre 3-5 PIGADIA has:
 4 ski runs:
- "Aristotle" of 2km (RED) homologated by FIS International Ski Federation, for Slalom and Giant Slalom
events,
- "Philippos" of 2km (RED-BLACK),
- "Paradise" of 1.6 km (RED - BLUE) and
- "Louki" of 1.5 km plus two ski runs for beginners.
 cross country ski slopes and 5 lifts (1 chair lift & 4 drag
lifts).
 the only artificial snow system in Greece, with 4.5 km
pipelines of water supply, 54 connection valves & 20 snow
cannons.
An international public tender will be launched for the selection
of a private partner through the competitive dialogue
procedure and will take place in two phases:
Some accommodation and entertainment facilities already
exist.
Since the beginning of the ‘80s it has been established as a
centre for preparation of athletic teams mainly because of its
marvellous climate and exceptional natural environment.
 Phase I: Pre-selection and
 Phase II: Competitive dialogue & submission of final bid.
Phase I is expected to be launched shortly.
The private partner will undertake the Design, Financing,
Construction, Renovation, Maintenance, Operation and
Exploitation of the infrastructures to be developed.
Invitation for
Expression
of Interest
Pre-selection
of potential
bidders
Invitation to
dialogue
Invitation for
submission of
Binding Bids
Selection of
preferred
bidder
Financial
Close
The Vision
Facts and Figures
After the development of the new infrastructure and the
upgrade of current facilities the ski centre 3-5 PIGADIA will be
promoted to an exceptional ski resort that will attract local and
international visitors for winter sports and a variety of other
activities.
The Dordopoli area is just 1.5km from the ski centre base and
holds a land of approx. 370.000m2 ideal for the development
of new, higher capacity and luxury accommodation facilities
and for the creation of a sports preparation centre of high
standards for professional athletes and sports amateurs.
Why invest in our PPP project…

Local acceptance
- Significant acceptance of the project at local, regional
and national level

Excellent location
- beautiful alpine scenery
- close to Thessaloniki (approx 1 hour by car)

Long snow-season
- presents increased duration of winter season offering
more operating days for the ski-centre, ensured by the
installed artificial snow system

Prospects for tourism development
- Growth potential of health and wellness tourism similar to
the athletic one

Unique athletic center
- individual & team sports preparation
- More athletic teams are expected to use the facilities for
their summer preparation due to the high-priced athletic
facilities used in other countries
Project Title:
Upgrade, Expansion and Exploitation
of Ski Centre “3-5 PIGADIA” and
Development & Exploitation of
Tourist and Athletic Facilities in
Dordopoli area.
Contracting
Authority:
Municipality of Naoussa
Implementation
Method:
Public Private Partnership, under
Greek PPP Law (Law 3389/2005)
Procurement
Method:
International
Public
Competitive Dialogue
Partnership Tenor:
40-45 years (approx.)
Other feature:
The Private Partner will pay a fee to
the Municipality
Cost of planned
facilities:
€ 25-30mio (estimated)
Tender
–
“Local initiative, ambitious projects and firm actions will lead
the country out of economic stagnation and into a new era of
regional development and job opportunities. It is initiatives like
the one in Naoussa that will help ignite the local economy,
encourage creative ideas and promote new investments”
Mr. Notis Mitarachi
Deputy Minister for Development, Competitiveness,
Infrastructure, Transport and Networks
“The upgrade and expansion of “3-5 PIGADIA” has been a
dream for decades and now it becomes a reality by attracting
private investors. The ski resort will be upgraded to a model
tourist and athlete centre of alpine beauty in the heart of
Macedonia that will reverse the declining economy of Naoussa
and create jobs for the locals”
“The “3-5 PIGADIA” project introduces fully self-financed PPP
projects in the Greek market, making it a milestone for new
developmental initiatives. Greece’s long-standing experience
in managing PPP projects is being fully utilized to support the
Municipality of Naoussa in procuring this project in a timely
and efficient manner”
Mr.Tasos Karabatzos
Mayor of Municipality of Naoussa
Mr. Nikolaos Mantzoufas,
Special Secretary for PPPs
MUNICIPALITY OF NAOUSSA 30, Dimarchias square, 59200 Naoussa, Greece Tel: +30 3323 50300 / 330 Fax: +30 23320 24260 Email: [email protected] ; [email protected] Web: www.ppp.naoussa.gr / www.naoussa.gr SPECIAL SECRETARIAT FOR PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS
Ministry for Development, Competitiveness & Shipping 8, Karageorgi Servias Str. 101 80 Athens, Greece Tel: +30 210 337 5750 Fax: +30 210 337 5921 Email: [email protected] Web: www.sdit.mnec.gr Contact Person: Georgios Adamidis Contact Person: Maria Giannopoulou