Tarsus ⁇ un, which is the fusion point of various cultures with its history and geography, continues to contribute to the economy of the region and the country with its investments in the agriculture, tourism and logistics sectors. In Tarsus OSB ⁇ , which was established on an area of 530 hectares, the pre-allocation of the industrial parcel land was completed by 95 percent. In addition to the companies that have been put into operation, other companies that have been allocated are also aimed to be put into operation in 2025. In addition to the existing area, work is ongoing for approximately 320 hectares of area. Pointing out that Tarsus ⁇ should make progress in the field of tourism and gastronomy as well as agriculture, industry and logistics developments, Tarsus Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman H. Ruhi Koçak pointed out that the Mersin Tarsus Tourism Development Zone project with a capacity of 12 thousand beds, which has been allocated for many years, should be implemented as soon as possible.
Alternative name to Çukurova Airport: FULL of
President Koçak stated that Çukurova International Airport has brought a new strategic value and importance to Tarsus and the region, and we believe that our airport will add strength to our brand value. It has become a beautiful airport that suits our region, our city. He would have liked to have taken his name from our city, from the geography he was in. There are actually existing examples. Therefore, the name of our new airport, which passes through our hearts, is to be organized as Tarsus-Mersin Çukurova International Airport. It could even be Tarsus-Adana-Mersin (TAM). Our desire on this issue is still ongoing, he said.
Stating that Çukurova International Airport is the gateway of Akdeniz ⁇ in, Southeastern and Central Anatolia ⁇ to abroad, Koçak said that passengers can come to the airport and make direct international flights by saving time with the introduction of the high speed train as soon as possible. Çukurova International Airport, which was put into service on August 10, will be the locomotive in increasing the exports of the region as well as passenger transportation. The airport, which has a terminal area of 110 thousand square meters, will be able to land and take off with the widest body aircraft on its main runway, which is 3 thousand 500 meters long and 60 meters wide. Flights have started at our airport. There are flights to London and Amsterdam ⁇ a once a week, 5 cities in Germany and Russia ⁇ or 5 days a week. There will be an increase in the number of flights in the future, he said.
The project has been waiting for 20 years.
Emphasizing that studies should be carried out to bring Tarsus to the forefront in tourism and gastronomy, Koçak expects the Mersin Tarsus Tourism Development Zone and Snow Strait Ski Center with ⁇ 12 thousand beds to be put into practice as soon as possible. The tourism areas of Tarsus ⁇ un have been waiting even though they have been allocated for 20 years. At the moment, two companies have received the EIA report. We expect investors to take action as soon as possible. The project, which will change the face of the region, is planned to be mainly focused on health, golf, exhibition and conference tourism. The length of the coast of the tourist area is about 9 kilometers. If we include Adanalıoğlu ⁇ nu, it reaches 14 kilometers ⁇ .
In order to develop Tarsus ⁇ in tourism, Koçak also stated that street improvements, travel routes should be overhauled and pedestrian roads should be increased, and it is important for our existing businesses operating in our city to obtain a tourism certificate or tourism compliance certificate. We need trained personnel. Last year, we provided training to unskilled personnel who could not find a job in the Vocational Training Center and contributed to their career acquisition. We also plan to bring job seekers and employers together with the Career Center ⁇ . Stating that they established the Tarsus Gastronomy Center with Tarsus Municipality, Mayor Koçak said that they want to make a center such as Good Food, where trainings will be given in the workshops in the gastronomy center, on the one hand, dishes are made and sold. Kocak, ⁇ Our work on this subject is continuing. Tarsus ⁇ has 9 geographically marked products. He also said that these products will be sold and served in the Center.
⁇ Free zone should be established within the airport ⁇
Tarsus Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman H. Ruhi Koçak said that it was initially aimed to establish a free zone within Çukurova International Airport, but the project was not realized. Noting that they expect this project to be put into operation in an appropriate time, Ruhi Koçak said that if a free zone is established within the airport, high value-added products will be instantly transported to cargo. The free zone planned to be established in the main project covered approximately 500-1000 acres of the airport covering an area of 8,000 acres. It would be an important development if we produce products with high added value in the free zone and ship them by air.
