Ilia Begiashvili familiarizing with ongoing construction works
The rehabilitation works for the water supply system and road infrastructure undergo implementation in Lagodekhi Municipality. The water project was commenced in 2015; however, some variations were made to the process and finalization within the set dates failed.
The road project was commenced last year and as per the information of the Municipal Development Fund (MDF), works were impeded in Vashlovani Village too due to amortized water pipes. It is said at MDF that the potable water will be switched to the new network within two weeks, after what the road works will be resumed.
Delay of both projects was followed by discontent of local population.
The Deputy Minister of Regional Development and Infrastructure of Georgia and Kakheti Governor familiarized themselves with the current situation on site.
“Lagodekhi population has been facing the water supply issue for a long period of time. Hence, rehabilitation of the whole system in the Municipality is an important project due to its scale. Simultaneously, we will accelerate the regulation of the road infrastructure in Vashlovani Village, through which there passes the main tourist road, accessing the protected areas. Upon finalization of the projects, water supply as well as movement issue will be resolved. The local population as well as increased tourist flow will benefit from the renovated infrastructure” – Ilia Begiashvili stated.
The new date for finalization of both projects is August of the current year. The projects are financed by the European Investment Bank (EIB) at total cost of up to 15 million GEL.
