The Greek company Gefyra S.A. established in 1995 by the French VINCI and six Greek construction companies, with registered office in Chalandri, Attica. Its sole aim was to enter into the Concession Contract for the Rion-Antirion Bridge with the Greek State and to implement it.
As Concessionaire, GEFYRA S.A. is responsible for the design, construction, financing, maintenance and operation of the Bridge during the 42-year concession period. To fulfil its commitments, it has signed more than 50 agreements to date, including the construction contract with the Construction Joint Venture and the numerous detailed financing agreements with the Lenders.
During the construction period, the Concessionaire ensured the sound comprehensive management of the entire financial scheme for the project including its day-to-day financing needs. Since August 2004, when the construction period ended, and until the expiry of the concession term in 2039, GEFYRA S.A. is responsible for the smooth operation of the Project in full compliance withthe concession agreement which has been ratified by the Greek Parliament, the repayment of the loan to the Eyropean Investment Bank, the Asset Management including Inspections, Maintenance, improvements and additional works aiming to provide a high level of service to the users while ensuring the uninterrupted connection of the Strait 24/7/365 and contributing to the sustainable development of the local societies and Western Grece.
Shareholder | % |
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VINCI CONCESSIONS | 72,30% |
AKTOR CONCESSIONS | 27,70% |
The Concessionaire has assigned the Operation of the Bridge to GEFYRA LITOURGIA SA is within the framework of a multi-annual O&M Agreement.
GEFYRA LITOURGIA SA is responsible for traffic management including the operation of the Control Center, traffic supervision and surveillance, management of incidents, operations related to tolls, routine maintenance and the Customer Service.
Shareholders of GEFYRA LITOURGIA S.A. are the same companies that participate in GEFYRA S.A.
Annual Operation Report 2022 (pdf)