Infrastructure Minister: Firm commitment to ending endless delays and upholding quality

“Many companies have yet to respond to our new approaches. We continue to face subpar work and missed deadlines. This pattern must come to an end; there will be no more endless delays,” declared the Minister of Infrastructure, Revaz Sokhadze.

Sokhadze conducted another meeting with representatives from construction firms, the Infrastructure Builders Association, and the Business Association of Georgia (BAG).

During the meeting, Revaz Sokhadze introduced the participants to the latest developments regarding the so-called White List.

He explained that under the new model, the guarantee of contract performance for 2026 will be set at 60%; for 2027, at 70%; for 2028, at 80%; and from 2029 onwards, a new framework will be implemented. This framework will set out the criteria for companies to be included on the White List and to access the associated benefits.

The discussion also focused on pricing policies. The Minister highlighted that the government is considering implementing new approaches to pricing, with an emphasis on establishing market value as a key factor in state procurement processes.

A particular emphasis was placed on work quality and adherence to deadlines.

“Unfortunately, many have failed to respond appropriately to our new measures. We are still confronted with poor-quality work and ongoing delays. This practice must stop. There will be no more endless postponements. We will not delay a project that has already been postponed eleven times, only to postpone it again,” Sokhadze affirmed.

He further stated that starting next week, senior officials within the Ministry of Infrastructure, including himself, will begin inspecting sites and taking immediate action against violations.

“Quality is our top priority. We will intensify monitoring and act swiftly and decisively against all breaches,” Sokhadze assured.

The Minister also reaffirmed the government’s unwavering stance against corruption.

“We will do everything possible to mitigate the risks of corruption. We will remain firm and uncompromising in this effort,” he stressed.

Sokhadze explained that mechanisms are being developed to prevent the misuse of public funds.

“I cannot comment on specific criminal cases, but I can assure you that we are committed to implementing all measures necessary to protect against corruption. We will establish and strengthen systems so that no company can exploit budget funds, and if anyone attempts such misconduct, they will be stopped at the outset,” Sokhadze concluded.