Tbilisi Mayor Suspends Constructions at Lisi Lake

Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze has declared that all the planned and already agreed constructions at Lisi Lake will be suspended while City Hall studies each case individually.

The Mayor explained that the suspension is necessary in order to stop “chaotic” constructions in one of Tbilisi’s best recreational zones.

“At this stage, it is necessary to temporarily suspend constructions in the area of Lisi. The study of the potential of this area has already begun. I would like to ask the Urban Development Service to set up a common vision - the Development Framework Plan, which will be used for development of urban processes in future,” Kaladze stated, adding that urban development should be implemented in a way to increase the capital’s economic and tourism potential.

“The interests of our city, private owners and investors should be equally protected. These three directions should be in harmony with each other in order to develop the capital,” he added.

Deputy Mayor Maia Bitadze explained that the constructions which already have foundations will not be suspended.

Those investors who have already bought plots at the Lizi Lake and have their construction plans approved by the City Hall are unhappy with the Mayor’s decision.

They believe this step will devaluate the price of flats on the territory and will affect their business and complain that Kaladze should have consulted them before announcing his decision.

By Thea Morrison