Locals rally in Vashlijvari

16:06, 28.03.2021

A group of citizens held a protest rally at Nantes Park in Vashlijvari on Sunday.

The rally organizers demand a building moratorium in this area. They also urge the government to create a group of experts to study the landslide processes.

The protesters filed a petition, signed by 5,000 people, with Tbilisi City Hall yesterday.

“They should learn ongoing developments in Vashlijvari and then make it public to know what spots are dangerous,” said Rusudan Panozishvili, the rally’s organizer.

Landslide processes have intensified near Machavariani Street and nearby slopes due to specific actions taken. Tbilisi City Hall announced the landslide on March 15, and traffic in the area has been banned since March 16. German engineer-geologist invited by the Tbilisi City Hall assessed the taken security measures as correct.

By - Marika Kartozia

Society

rally in Vashlijvari