The contract for creating a new reservoir at Plakalona, 10 km south west of Kolymbari, and the accompanying supply network was signed on 23rd January between the contractor and the Northern Axis Water Board (DEYAVA). The reservoir of 1,000 cu m, together with a 400 m connecting main, has a budget of €482,713, to be funded by the Public Expenditure Programme. The deadline for completion is 18 months, although it is expected that the project will be completed earlier.