Tbilisi's Vake Park Set to Merge with Turtle Lake

Vake Park in Tbilisi is set to have its borders expanded, with the aim to merge with Turtle Lake (Kus Tba), also in the Georgian capital. The merged territory, comprising of approximately 34 hectares, will be listed as a cultural heritage site and will be placed put under one land cadastre code.

The decision was announced by Davit Narmania, Tbilisi mayor, at a meeting earlier today, stating it to be crucial and beneficial for the city. 

Vake Park consists of 18 hectares on its own, and with planned addition of Turtle Lake, the total area will consist of 34 hectares, creating one of the largest recreational areas to central Tbilisi.

By Nino Gugunishvili