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Bakuriani Central Park unveiled after World Bank-supported renovation

The ₾10 million ($3,692,898) renovation involved adaptation of the park to the needs of people with disabilities, and has spaces for strollers. Photo: The Municipal Development Fund of Georgia/Facebook

Agenda.ge, 01 Nov 2023 - 18:06, Tbilisi,Georgia

The Municipal Development Fund of Georgia has unveiled the central recreational park in the winter resort of Bakuriani following a renovation completed with the financial support of the World Bank.

Photo: The Municipal Development Fund of Georgia

Built across eight hectares, the park is divided into sports, cultural and recreational zones, the Fund said on Wednesday.

Photo: The Municipal Development Fund of Georgia

The body added new spaces in the park would allow visitors of all generations to relax in the area.

Photo: The Municipal Development Fund of Georgia

The ₾10 million ($3,692,898) renovation involved adaptation of the park to the needs of people with disabilities, and has spaces for strollers.

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