Tbilisi Government held its scheduled meeting in the City Hall

Tbilisi Government held its scheduled meeting in the City Hall. The Mayor of Tbilisi Mr. Kakha Kaladze made number of statements before moving on to the issues set by the agenda.

According to the Mayor, from today TTC will take over the management of the Capital’s parking system. The company is fully prepared and already has implemented relevant measures.

“Special web page has been created for Tbilisi parking system. “Tbilisi Parking” central office will become operational at Tsabadze Street and provide relevant services for Tbilisi residents. Parking related any payments could be made trough payment boxes or bank transactions. “Tbilisi Parking” personal will be equipped with all necessary devices to conduct their work. We can conclusively say that the company will be able to provide fully organized services” – stated Mr. Kaladze

The Mayor encouraged all citizens to fully comply with set rules for parking and relevant services. He also added that generated revenue from parking would be directed towards strengthening transport policy.

“Whole generated revenue would be spent on strengthening transport policy and changing existing reality in the Capital. By latter, I mean organizing underground parking and strengthening parking system, where we face significant challenges today” – noted Mr. Kaladze.

The Mayor announced “Metromoney” card design tender. The competition is aimed to create new design for the card to celebrate 100th Jubilee of first Democratic Republic of Georgia and 27th anniversary from reinstating the country’s independence.

“This year marks very important date for all Georgians. 26 of May 2018 we will celebrate 100th Jubilee of first Democratic Republic of Georgia and 27th anniversary from reinstating our country’s independence. We celebrate this date every year. To extend celebration for more than one day and to create something, which would remind us importance of this date, we decided to share TTC initiative and announce competition for travel card – so called “Metromoney” card design, which would reflect Georgia’s independence theme” – stated Mr. Kaladze

At the meeting it was announced that Municipal Department for Infrastructure Development is starting Petridze Street rehabilitation project in Didi Digomi Settlement.

According to the Mayor, overall value of the project amounts to two million GEL and it will conclude by the end of September 2018.

“In the scope of the project, whole underground engineering-communication network will be rehabilitated. The works would also include arrangement of new road surfaces, walking paths, curbstones, road markings, lighting system and landscaping activities on the dividing lane” – commented Mr. Kaladze.

Head of the Government explained that municipal transport movement would also be altered during rehabilitation process to avoid any disruptions for local residents. The Mayor tasked his Deputy Mr. Bendeliani to personally oversee the project.

Deputy Mayor Mr. Bendeliani discussed other planned infrastructural projects in the Capital. According to him, Ramishvili Street rehabilitation also begins today. Overall cost of the project amounts to 300 000 GEL. In the scope of the project damaged underground-engineering communication systems will be replaced and walking paths as well as curbstones refurbished.

According to the Deputy, there will be a need to place gradual restrictions on the public transport, which will be organized by the City Hall in collaboration with Patrol Police. 

Deputy Tbilisi Mayor also informed the public about construction of a viaduct between Upper and Lower Ponichala as well as rehabilitation of its connecting roads. According to Mr. Bendeliani, the works will span over 4 months and its cost is set at 2 300 000 GEL.

Rehabilitation of Gldanula River crossing bridges will take place in the nearest future.

“Reconstruction works for Gldanula crossing bridges in Gldani District will begin in few days. Overall cost of the project amounts to 8 million GEL. These works will finish in the course of 2019” – commented Mr. Bendeliani.

Tbilisi Mayor also touched up on cleaning up and improving green cover in the Capital and tasked his Deputy Ms. Maia Bitadze to oversee the process.

The Mayor also tasked the Director of “Tbilservice” Group Mr. Levan Jgharkava to organize large-scale cleaning up activities in the Capital.

“Lets begin with central streets and afterwards move to other districts. Our City has to be the cleanest city. I am convinced that city residents will fully support and join us in our initiative. I would also ask you to plan pruning works in the way, which would not hinder the traffic“ – stated the Mayor.

Mr. Kaladze also reflected on the incident occurred at Beliashvili Street and cordially asked President of the Football Federation Mr. Levan Kobiashvili to organize friendly game at the same football pitch. The Mayor highlighted that Tbilisi always was a tolerant city and it was very distressing to see the events unfolded during the incident. 

“Naturally, investigation will conclude what has happened. It was very distressing to see unfolded events. Such behavior is not in Georgian character. I would like to cordially ask the Head of Football Federation Mr. Levan Kobiashvili, if there is a chance, to organize friendly match on the same football pitch between local residents and students from Africa. It would be beneficial for all parties if we could draw the line  and move on from what has happened” – stated Mr. Kaladze. 

The Mayor offered Members of the Government to participate in the friendly game.

 

 

 

 

 

            

10 April 2018