2019-05-17
"In line with a Master Plan of Development, we will develop Goderdzi Ski Resort so that it will become a truly remarkable destination of international standards" stated Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia when visiting the sites of investment projects in the field.
As noted by the Head of Government of Georgia in response to journalists, construction of hotels is progressing at high speed and new cable-car road will be commissioned shortly to build the key infrastructure at the site.
"Resort has a unique potential. Our mountains, our nature is the greatest wealth we have and need to take care of it. Hence, we are trying our best to make steps to ensure the sustainable development of any resort. You may recall that errors were made during the construction of other resorts in this realm and we should not repeat the past practice. As we now have a Master Plan of Development, serving as a precondition for such development of Goderdzi Ski Resort that it will by all means comply with international standards. I am delighted that construction of hotels is progressing at high speed. We also plan to commission a new cable-car road. We need more cable-cars and key infrastructure at Goderdzi Ski Resort. We need to build an access road as well. It is vital. It is a project of national significance and it goes beyond a regional scope. Road infrastructure will ignite a completely different life and energy in the region" added the Prime Minister of Georgia.
According to the Head of Government of Georgia, second significant topic is to provide natural gas supply to the resort. Prime Minister of Georgia instructed respective entities to complete the works in the most efficient manner and subscribe to local community to natural gas supply by November this year.
Head of Government of Georgia was briefed in detail on the performance of investment projects at the resort and met investors.
At present, 19 investment projects are being implemented at the resort. Overall, 150 MLN GEL has been invested in adding 1300 bed capacity to the resort and creating 1000 jobs. Investment projects include Hotel Ambasadori Goderdzi, which will inject 30 MLN GEL in total in building a 5-star hotel with 100 rooms.
Work has also been commenced for a set of documents to develop a buffer zone in the vicinity of Goderdzi, which will facilitate the implementation of new investment projects in future.
Green Lake is also being developed. Tender has been held and a winning bidder has been identified in the form of a construction company, which will develop the Green Lake. Development of picnic sites is being completed along the central road of Batumi-Akhaltsikhe.
In addition, development of Beshumi Resort is intended. Feasibility Study is being commissioned. Also, it is anticipated to carry our archeological excavations of ancient settlements in the vicinity of Beshumi and respective budget allocations have been earmarked.
Head of Government of Georgia visited the sites of investment projects together with Sozar Subari, Adviser to the Prime Minister of Georgia on Regional Affairs; Tornike Rizhvadze, Chairman of Government of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara; Jaba Putkaradze, Minister of Finance and Economy of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara.
Prime Minister's Press Office