A Success Story: The Governor Dr. Ahmet Altıparmak's Contributions to Antalya

Governor of Antalya, Ahmet Altiparmak

First of all, we need to talk about a sad state, because the Governor of Antalya, Ahmet Altiparmak who has achieved very successful projects in Antalya in such a short period of three years, was appointed to Erzurum as the Governor of Erzurum.

We loved Mr. Governor Ahmet Altıparmak. Therefore, we decided to publish an article about his contributions to Antalya. 

Why Ahmet Altıparmak Important Person for Antalya? 

Ahmet Altıparmak was the Governor of Antalya and he gave a lot of projects in Antalya in 3 years, and played a major role in the development of Antalya. 

In addition, he is one of the statesmen rarely integrated with the locals.

He does not make excuses for the problems, he generates solutions and develops projects. 

What are the Governor Ahmet Altıparmak's Projects and Contributions to Antalya within 3 years?

His contributions to Antalya are many. Here, let's talk about the most important ones:

EXPO 2016 Meeting

• EXPO 2016 Antalya

As you know, EXPO 2016 will be held in Antalya. Governor Altıparmak's contributions are great on this field. He always follows the developments on the EXPO 2016 works. 

Antalya Pedestrian Priority Project

• Pedestrian Priority Project

Another important project was carried out under the leadership of Governor Altıparmak is 'Pedestrian Priority'. Altıparmak gave special attention to 'Safe Traffic' on the project. Antalya became the model city of pedestrian priority in Turkey. Ministry of the Interior in March of this year, at the direction of the project on the example of Turkey's 81 provinces decided to implement the project.

• Alo 179 Tourism Line and Tourist Information Centre

Altıparmak led to the establishment of 'Alo 179 Tourism Line' and 'Tourist Information Centre for improving the quality of tourism services within the scope of tourists who visit the city in order to ensure that complaints are resolved as soon as possible by evaluating.

• Social Projects

Intense drug trafficking in Zeytinköy in Antalya, Social, Cultural, Economic Development Project, initiated by the Governor Ahmet Altıparmak demonstrated successful efforts in the fight against drugs.

• Projects on the Promotion of Antalya

Governor of Antalya Altıparmak spearheaded the establishment of Antalya Promotion Inc. for stronger promotion of cultural and touristic values.

• Port of Antalya

In order to reduce tanker traffic from Konyaaltı to Antalya Airport, the Governor Altıparmak developed a pipeline project from Kepez to the Airport. Actually, it was an existing NATO pipeline, but he provided that transportation of fuels of planes by the pipeline.

As a result, reduced tanker traffic in the Gulf of Antalya, and prevented pollution of the sea.

• Education Projects

As the father of the city, Governor Altıparmak, spearheaded the signing of the protocols of the 98 pieces of philanthropists schools in Antalya area.

• Tünek Tepe (Hill) Cable Car

Finally, the project of  he cable car up the Tünek Tepe Hill was driven by the Governor Altıparmak.

Thanks to the Governor Ahmet Altıparmak for everything. Wish you success in the new place of duty. 

As the people of Antalya, We will miss you!