Bolnisi to undergo major tourism and urban infrastructure development project

The Municipal Development Fund of the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure is launching a project to develop tourism and urban infrastructure in the city of Bolnisi.

The Fund’s Executive Director, Giorgi Shonia, together with Deputy Director Sandro Zabakhidze, Kvemo Kartli State Representative Ilia Jalaghonia, Member of the Parliament of Georgia Davit Sherazadashvili, and Bolnisi Mayor Zamur Chitanava, inspected the area designated for the planned works and discussed the project implementation stages with representatives of the construction company.

During the meeting, the works to be carried out in the first phase were identified, and the construction company was given relevant instructions.

The project envisages the rehabilitation of Bolnisi’s historic district, the German settlement, cultural heritage sites, and the central park.

The park will feature sports, recreational and cultural zones, children’s areas, walking paths and cycling lanes. The April 9 Memorial will also be renovated.

Particular attention within the project will be paid to the development of cultural and wine tourism, the restoration of historic German wine cellars, and the integration of cultural heritage sites into a unified tourist route.

The project also предусматриates the renovation of buildings, streets and pedestrian infrastructure, as well as the improvement of public spaces. As a result, Bolnisi’s historic appearance will be preserved and its tourism potential strengthened.

The information was released by the Municipal Development Fund of the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure.