Director of the Municipal Development Fund (MDF) of the Ministry of Infrastructure - Giorgi Shonia,  together with Head of Abastumani Development Agency - Giorgi Gedevanidze, and Mayor of Adigeni Municipality – Gocha Kimadze, visited the sites of ongoing projects in Abastumani Borough of Adigeni Municipality. 

The Director of MDF assessed the timelines, as well as the quality of the work and discussed with contractors the ways so as the existing issues to be resolved in a timely manner. 

Within the projects to be carried out by MDF, the buildings and structures of historical and cultural significance will be restored, and public tourist and recreational areas will be improved in Abastumani resort.

The goal of the projects is to protect the historical and cultural environment of Abastumani, and to develop the resort in accordance with modern standards that will further strengthen the tourism and economic potential of the region.  

Construction of a new Football Technical Centre is underway in Oni.

As part of the project, the town will feature an artificial-turf training stadium with a 300-seat spectator stand, changing rooms, sanitary facilities, a medical room and the necessary auxiliary spaces.

The Municipal Development Fund plans to construct more than 50 technical centres and artificial-turf stadiums across Georgia.

The Municipal Development Fund of the Ministry of Infrastructure plans to establish modular temporary school infrastructure across Georgia. The Fund has already announced a tender for the procurement of the modular units.

The decision to procure modular temporary school infrastructure was made jointly by the Ministry of Infrastructure and the Ministry of Education. The initiative aims to provide students with safe, fully equipped and suitable temporary learning spaces during the construction of new schools and the rehabilitation of existing ones. This will help ensure that the educational process is not disrupted by construction works and minimise the need to relocate students to other schools.

Modular schools will consist of factory-manufactured, fully equipped and transportable learning units that can be assembled on site within a short period of time. They are intended for use at schools where temporary learning facilities are required during the construction of a new school building or the rehabilitation of an existing one.

The modular schools will allow students to continue their education temporarily on or near their school premises in a safe and fully equipped environment. This approach will reduce the need to transfer students to other schools and provide daily transportation, while helping to ensure the continuity of the learning process.
The project provides for the procurement of ready-to-use school modules and their installation on site, according to specific needs. Where necessary, the required external engineering infrastructure will also be arranged at the selected locations.

The project envisages procurement of up to 750 modules of several different types, including:
600 classroom modules; 
100 administrative modules; 
50 sanitary unit modules. 
Each classroom module is to accommodate 10–12 students and one teacher. The administrative modules will provide working spaces for school administration staff, school resource officers and medical personnel, as well as utility rooms and the necessary sanitary facilities.
The modules can be interconnected to create integrated school facilities of different sizes and layouts, depending on specific requirements. Where necessary, they may also be arranged in different configurations and developed as two-storey structures.
 

Minister of Infrastructure Revaz Sokhadze and Prosecutor General Giorgi Gvarakidze, together with Giorgi Shonia, Executive Director of the Municipal Development Fund, visited the construction site of the new administrative building for the Prosecutor’s Office, to review the ongoing works.
The project for construction of the new administrative building is being implemented by the Municipal Development Fund of the Ministry of Infrastructure. Designed to meet modern standards, the new facility will address the operational needs of employees and provide appropriate conditions for the efficient functioning of the Prosecutor’s Office.
The new building will accommodate the district prosecutor’s offices of Tbilisi. For years, employees of the district prosecutor’s offices have been working in spaces located across different buildings. Upon completion of the new facility, they will have a unified and appropriately equipped working environment.
The building will also feature a modern training centre and a child-friendly interview room equipped with the necessary technical facilities.
The project provides for the construction of a four-storey administrative building and a two-storey public reception area, enabling citizens to access relevant services in a comfortable and convenient environment.
At this stage, the reinforced concrete works for the administrative building have been completed. Façade finishing works are currently underway, with engineering and construction works progressing within the interior spaces. At the same time, works are ongoing to construct the perimeter fence and install drainage and wastewater systems. The project also envisages development of a recreational area.
Revaz Sokhadze and Giorgi Gvarakidze received detailed information from representatives of the contractor regarding the completed and ongoing works. Representatives of the Levan Samkharauli National Forensics Bureau also visited the site to review progress of the construction works.
The Minister of Infrastructure placed particular emphasis on the quality of works and compliance with the project implementation schedule. The quality and progress of construction works will be monitored by the Municipal Development Fund and specialists of the Levan Samkharauli National Forensics Bureau.
 

The Municipal Development Fund of the Ministry of Infrastructure is conducting an additional, in-depth assessment of the technical condition of the Sno Public School building. The assessment includes geological investigations and the determination of the building’s structural safety category.
The current condition of the school building and the next steps required for the further implementation of the project were once again reviewed on site by Giorgi Shonia, Executive Director of the Municipal Development Fund, his Deputy, Kvára Chartolani, representatives of the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth, experts, art historians, and representatives of the school. The participants inspected the building and, together with specialists, assessed key issues relevant to determining the next course of action.
At this stage, no decision has been made regarding the demolition of the existing Sno Public School building and the construction of a new school. The final decision on whether the existing building will be preserved will be based on the results of the comprehensive expert assessment and the conclusions of relevant specialists. The final technical solution must take into account student safety, the historical significance of the building, and compliance with all applicable quality standards.
Following the abolition of the LEPL Educational and Scientific Infrastructure Development Agency, the Municipal Development Fund of the Ministry of Infrastructure took over several dozen problematic school rehabilitation and construction projects. Their continuation was not possible without a thorough review and assessment.
As part of this process, following the transfer of the project to the Municipal Development Fund, a detailed assessment of the Sno Public School project and the current condition of the building was initiated.
According to the conclusion of the Levan Samkharauli National Forensics Bureau LEPL, the original structural design contained deficiencies. At present, at the request of the Fund, the National Forensics Bureau is processing the relevant application to carry out an additional assessment of the building’s technical condition.
Under the school rehabilitation project implemented by the former Educational and Scientific Infrastructure Development Agency LEPL, out of the total contract value of GEL 2,261,583.96 only GEL 148,894.10 has been paid to the contractor, Dika 2010,. The amount paid was allocated for the dismantling of the building’s internal and external finishing elements.

It is important to provide the public with accurate information regarding Sno Public School and ensure that the issue does not become the basis for misleading assessments.

Some media outlets are attempting to exploit the sensitivity of the issue to create the impression that funds allocated for the rehabilitation of the school were spent inappropriately. This does not correspond to reality.

Following the abolition of the Educational and Scientific Infrastructure Development Agency LEPL, the Municipal Development Fund of the Ministry of Infrastructure took over several dozen problematic school rehabilitation and construction projects. It was impossible to proceed with these projects without conducting a thorough assessment. 

Proper assessment of the technical condition of school buildings is of particular importance. Therefore, in addition to a documentary review, it is essential to conduct an expert assessment of the structural integrity and safety of the buildings. Above all, this is a matter of children’s safety, and the relevant decisions must be based on the findings of qualified specialists. At the same time, the rational use of public funds is also essential.

It is precisely these principles that the Ministry is following in relation to Sno Public School.

Under the school rehabilitation project implemented by the Educational and Scientific Infrastructure Development Agency LEPL, out of the total contract value of GEL 2,261,583.96, only GEL 148,894.10 was paid to the contractor company Dika 2010. The amount was allocated for the dismantling of the building’s interior and exterior finishes. 

Following the transfer of the project to the Municipal Development Fund, a detailed assessment of both the project documentation and the existing condition of the building was initiated.

According to the conclusion of the Levan Samkharauli National Forensics Bureau LEPL, it was confirmed that the initial structural design contained deficiencies.

At present, at the request of the Fund, an additional in-depth assessment is underway, including a geological study and determination of the building’s emergency condition category. The National Forensics Bureau is also processing an application for an additional assessment of the building’s technical condition.

So far, no final decision has been made regarding the demolition of the existing Sno Public School building and construction of a new school.

Working meetings regarding Sno Public School have been held both on site, in Sno, and at the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth, with the participation of all relevant stakeholders. The final decision will be made based on the results of the studies and expert assessments.

The final technical solution must take into account the safety of students, the historical significance of the building, and all applicable quality standards.

The works will resume once a safe and technically sound solution, based on the findings of qualified specialists, has been determined.