Ropeways Rehabilitation Works Ongoing in Chiatura

In hilly Chiatura, ropeway is one of the main means of conveyance, which has been serving the town since 50-ies of past century. It is remarkable that it was the first passenger ropeway constructed in the Soviet Union.  Back in the nineties of past century, the existing lines and cars were already unable to meet current demand,   and moreover, due to long period of their operation they were unsafe for the passengers, therefore operations of the passenger ropeway were suspended in 2016. The project provides for reconstruction of ropeways and stations.  The central station and four lines outgoing from the named station will undergo overhaul repair.  Overall road length equals 3428 meters.  Supply of the revers- type gondolas was provided by the French Company  “Pomagalski”. 

Giorgi Shengelia – Executive Director of the Municipal Development Fund of Georgia was visiting the project site together with local authorities.  

Following project completion,  local passengers and visitors will have an opportunity to travel safely and comfortably by eco-friendly, new ropeway transport.