The Municipal Development Fund of the Ministry of Infrastructure has announced a tender for the design and construction of a large-scale infrastructure rehabilitation project in Abastumani, a settlement in Adigeni Municipality.

According to the Ministry, the first stage of the work will involve pre-project surveys to identify which infrastructure requires rehabilitation in accordance with the overall urban development concept.

The project envisages the restoration of buildings and structures of historical and cultural significance, the improvement of public tourist and recreational facilities, the renewal of streets and roads, and the construction and reconstruction of riverbank reinforcement structures and bridge crossings.

“The principal aim of the project is to preserve Abastumani’s historical environment and cultural character whilst, at the same time, employing modern and innovative technologies throughout the rehabilitation process.

The rehabilitation of Abastumani’s infrastructure will enhance the region’s tourism and economic potential, preserve its historical heritage, and create a comfortable environment for both local residents and visitors.

In support of the development of this unique resort, the state and Bidzina Ivanishvili’s charity foundation Kartu have already carried out a considerable number of infrastructure projects. These include the construction and equipping of a new centre for the treatment of chronic pulmonary conditions and an outpatient clinic fitted with the latest technology; the full rehabilitation of the historical buildings along the resort’s central street, the National Astrophysical Observatory, the cable car station and the central park; and the preparation of a general development plan for the resort.

The construction and rehabilitation of Abastumani’s water supply, drainage systems and sewage treatment facilities have also been completed. Work continues on the full rehabilitation of the Baghdati–Abastumani road, the construction of a bypass road, and the construction of the Paragraph hotel complex.

The works to be carried out under the newly announced tender represent the final stage of the resort’s rehabilitation. Upon completion of the project, Abastumani will be fully established as a modern resort meeting international standards and will strengthen its position on the world tourism map,” the Ministry of Infrastructure stated.