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Mari is one of the most developing communities in Larnaka district. All developmental projects completed over the last years have contributed to this. Residential development is highly noticed in Mari. To be more explicit, residential development was promoted because of the restoration of many Turkish-Cypriot houses. Many of them that were shaky were torn down and reconstructed. It must be noted that the creation of new residential zones is limited, because a major piece of land there is Turkish-Cypriot. What must be stressed is the contribution of the community to residential development. The Community Council in cooperation with a Cement Company promoted residential development by opening a new bore for water, thus, solving irrigation problems. At the same time, the community solved the irrigation problem by providing water from the Limassol Amathous Drainage Board. What is more, all rural roadways until the old Nicosia-Limassol highway are now asphalts, as well as part of the stock farming area, the old road until the Chemical Industries, the road from the Governor’s Beach airlift to the chapel dedicated to Saint Mavri and the road from the old abattoir until Vasilopotamos; projects partly funded by Moni Cements. What is more, mail boxes were placed for the speedy service of houses in the area. At the same time, the community council hopes to raise the number of people visiting Mari. Tourist growth in Mari is achievable since it is located near Tenta and many other important archeological sites, such as Chirokitia and Maroni. In order to achieve tourist growth, the community council will renovate the Inn of Hadjisozos and the old bridge right next to it. What is more, the Antiquity Department in cooperation with the Community Council will restore the chapel of Saint Marina, a monument of great archaeological value. Beyond any doubt, the Community Council has tried to embellish the community so as to achieve tourist growth. For instance, all roads and squares were cleared, plants and trees were planted near the squares and in the churchyard, a kiosk was constructed in the central square and the main church of the community was renovated. At the same time, the council plans to conserve and restore the old school and turn into a cultural centre, agricultural museum and agricultural art workshop. This last project will contribute to the attraction of tourists, art and culture lovers. Concluding, Mari offers all perspectives for a growth in residential as well as tourist development. Source:
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