Speaking about transportation projects at the first ordinary assembly meeting of Izmir Metropolitan Municipality in March, Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Tunç SoyerHe stated that there is no obstacle left for the Buca Metro, and that the consortium that has been formed continues to work for the international tender. President Soyer said that the light appeared in the first tunnel of the Narlıdere Metro.
Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Council's first meeting in March Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Tunç Soyer It was held under the direction of Ahmed Adnan Saygun Art Center. The meeting started with a video screening prepared for 8 March International Women's Day. At the opening, speeches on the importance of March 8 were made by the members of the assembly.
Mayor of Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Tunç Soyer Stating that the light is visible in the first tunnel of the Narlıdere Metro, which is still under construction, he said, “The line consists of two tunnels of 7,2 kilometers. That's why I came here a little late. We saw the light in the first tunnel. The tunnel has been opened. I shared that moment with my friends with great excitement and pride. I am happy to share this with you now. Indeed, this is a very meaningful moment because it is the first tunnel opened with TBM. I promised my friends, 'I will run in that tunnel when the tunnel is finished'. I hope we will do it when the concreting is finished," he said.
He said that the second tunnel will be opened by July at the latest. Tunç SoyerStating that the calendar continues to work as predicted and that the pandemic conditions and the 30 October Izmir earthquake did not affect the working speed in the metro, Narlıdere Metro will be put into service towards the end of 2022.
"There is no obstacle for Buca Metro now"
Expressing that there is no obstacle in front of them to enter the international tender for the Buca Metro, the Mayor of Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Tunç Soyer“We had preparations for the Buca Metro and a consortium we formed for it. However, we had a request for the approval of the President because the Treasury approval, which was foreseen for one year, had expired. His approval came today. For this reason, we would like to express our gratitude to Mr. President. Thank you. On the one hand, there are no more obstacles regarding the Buca Metro. The international tender will take place as we foresee. The consortium continues its tender work.”
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