Mikheil Batiashvili: "The first phase of the construction of the Education City will be completed in two weeks"

Mikheil Batiashvili, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, and Zviad Rostomashvili, Head of the LEPL National Agency for Infrastructure Development, inspected and evaluated the ongoing construction process of the general education school complex in Dighomi, carried out within the framework of the Education and Science City project. Currently, interior renovation works are underway, which will be completed within two weeks.

"As you know, in May of the current year, we launched the construction of a critically important project – the Education City in Tbilisi. Its first phase, which is the construction of the general education school complex, is coming to an end. The school complex is equipped with modern technologies and incorporates libraries, sports and conference halls, and more. I believe this is one of the best schools. In January, the school will already welcome children. In two weeks, the construction of the Dighomi branch of the Komarov School will also begin here. This year, we also plan to start the construction of a vocational college and a scientific laboratory for children. All works are proceeding according to plan," stated the Minister.

Within the framework of the first phase of the Education and Science City project, the construction of the general education school complex designed for 1,300 students at the 12th km of David Aghmashenebeli Alley began in May of this year. The school consists of Block A and Block B – Block A will house primary level students, while Block B will accommodate basic and secondary level students. The blocks are connected by transition galleries. Their configuration and relative positioning create three inner courtyards, where play and recreation zones will be arranged. The building is adapted and complies with modern standards. The school will feature a library, natural science laboratories, conference halls, a canteen, a medical office, 3 sports halls, and outdoor grounds. The cost of the project is up to 20 million GEL. Ecologically clean construction materials have been used in the construction process.

This year, within the framework of the Education and Science City project, the construction of the Didi Dighomi branch of Vladimir Komarov Tbilisi Physics-Mathematics Public School No. 199 will also begin, which will be completed before the start of the 2020-2021 academic year. The modern-type building, designed for 350 students, will be adapted and will feature an elevator, natural science laboratories, conference and sports halls. A sports ground will also be arranged, and the school area will be landscaped. The schools will be equipped with modern school inventory. The cost of the project is 9.5 million GEL.

Within the framework of the Education and Science City project, the construction of an art college and a multifunctional center is also planned.