Strategic Objective 1:
Improve infrastructure and public services for a better living and recreation environment
SI 1.1
Urban and land use planning to preserve historic settlements
Municipality
1.1.1
Finalize the Urban and Land Use Plans for the Mulakhi town and Ushguli communities. The urban planning documentation for Ushguli has already been completed three years ago and has been submitted to UNESCO.
Mestia
Responsible Party
Estimated Budget
No cost
Estimate Timeline
Up to 3 years
Municipality
1.1.2
Prepare and obtain approval for Urban and Land Use planning that covers the entire administrative territory of Mestia and Lentekhi Municipalities.
Mestia, Lentekhi
Responsible Party
Municipal Council
Estimated Budget
No cost
Estimate Timeline
3 years
Municipality
1.1.3
Create a basic master plan and inventory for architectural and historical monuments as part of the Urban Planning Documents.
Mestia, Lentekhi
Responsible Party
Estimated Budget
No cost
Estimate Timeline
3 years
Results
Prevention of disorganized intrusion into the historical cultural fabric. Preservation of urban heritage. Compliance with architectural and urban requirements.
SI 1.2
Tourism infrastructure development in accordance with urban planning and development investment
Municipality
1.2.1
Coordinate the intentions of stakeholders and developers, while adhering to rules and regulations that reflect tourism development priorities.
Mestia, Lentekhi
Responsible Party
Estimated Budget
No cost
Estimate Timeline
Ongoing
Municipality
1.2.2
Mestia township center Seti: Complete the construction of the buildings and convert them into visitor service facilities, allocating space for the DMO visitors' center
Mesia
Responsible Party
Municipality and GoG
Estimated Budget
TBD
Estimate Timeline
3 years
Municipality
1.2.3
Feasibility study for the new year-round ski area: Mestia-Qoluldi Lakes-Chaladi glacier, covering a distance of up to 8.6 km.
Mestia
Responsible Party
Estimated Budget
500,000 EUR.
Estimate Timeline
1 year
Municipality
-
Construction of the ropeway (gondola) Mulakji-Tetnuldi, distance of 3 km
Mestia
Responsible Party
Estimated Budget
9 million EUR
Estimate Timeline
2 years
Municipality
-
Design and construct a recreation area/spa, and fun park near the airport
Mestia
Responsible Party
Municipality/ MDF
Estimated Budget
TBD
Estimate Timeline
3 years
Municipality
-
Feasibility study for Lentekhi - Mt. Chutkharo ski/mountain resort (development plan for a large 4-season resort)
Lentekhi
Responsible Party
Estimated Budget
TBD/In progress
Estimate Timeline
1 year
Municipality
1.2.4
Rehabilitate and adapt the existing historic-ethnographic museum for visitors interpretation center
Lentekhi
Responsible Party
Mayor/LSG/ Donor
Estimated Budget
100,000 EUR
Estimate Timeline
2 years
Municipality
1.2.5
Prepare a feasibility study for the Zeskho alpine camp, design the Ailama alpine camp, and undertake the reconstruction of the historical village of Makashi.
Lentekhi
Responsible Party
MDF/RDA-M oESD
Estimated Budget
RDA contracted E&Y/CDA
Estimate Timeline
Ongoing
Municipality
1.2.6
Plans for the development of new summer adventure tourism products and businesses such as ziplines, rafting and kayaking, camping, etc.
Lentekhi
Responsible Party
DMO/LSG
Estimated Budget
TBD
Estimate Timeline
5 years
Municipality
1.2.7
Conduct study for new oportunities for winter heliski and heli/ski-touring
Lentekhi
Responsible Party
DMO/LSG
Estimated Budget
TBD
Estimate Timeline
3 years
Results
New products for winter and summer activities. Tourism development priorities reflected in the annual plan/budgets of the respected national agencies/ministries/companies.
SI 1.3
Sustainable and quality energy supply
Municipality
1.3.1
Adopt an energy supply system tailored to the specific needs of tourism and residents, considering factors such as consumption patterns, residents and commercial users tariffs, and evaluating various technical and economic solutions.
Mestia, Lentekhi
Responsible Party
Estimated Budget
No cost
Estimate Timeline
5 years
Municipality
1.3.2
Conduct a feasibility study to increase the share of renewable energy, focusing on contributions and efficiency of small and medium-sized hydroelectric power plants (HHP)
Mestia, Lentekhi
Responsible Party
Private investment
Estimated Budget
TBD
Estimate Timeline
5 years
Municipality
1.3.3
Increase energy efficiancy for municipal buildings, domestic needs and private businesses
Mestia, Lentekhi
Responsible Party
Estimated Budget
TBD
Estimate Timeline
5 years
Municipality
1.3.4
Conduct a feasibility study, environmental and economic impact assessment for the construction of a natural gas supply infrastructure.
Mestia, Lentekhi
Responsible Party
GOG
Estimated Budget
TBD
Estimate Timeline
5 years
Results
Stable and reliable energy supply for the region, while also taking into consideration environmental and socio-economic needs.
SI 1.4
Roads and regional connectivity
Municipality
1.4.1
Rehabilitation of state road Zugdidi - Jvari - Mestia - Lasdili with ongoing maintanance works.
Mestia, Lentekhi
Responsible Party
Estimated Budget
TBD
Estimate Timeline
Ongoing
Municipality
1.4.2
Reconstruction of Ushguli - Zagaro pass-Tsana road.
Mestia
Responsible Party
Estimated Budget
TBD
Estimate Timeline
Ongoing
Municipality
1.4.3
Lentekhi interstate roads 102 km, 58 km paved form Lentekhi to Tsana,rehabilitation portion 44 km.
Lentekhi
Responsible Party
Estimated Budget
TBD
Estimate Timeline
Ongoing
Municipality
1.4.4
Lentekhi central road to villages paved total 28 km.
Lentekhi
Responsible Party
Estimated Budget
TBD
Estimate Timeline
Ongoing
Results
Secure the Kutaisi-Zugdidi circular road, passing through Upper and Lower Svaneti, to expand the tourist area and provide additional self-drive tourism opportunities.
SI 1.5
Public transportation
Municipality
1.5.1
Enhance public transport utilization and establish car-free zones in both the town and resort areas.
Mestia
Responsible Party
Estimated Budget
100,000 EUR
Estimate Timeline
3 years
Municipality
1.5.2
Arrange a circular and internal public transport of Mestia-Langer for both locals and tourists.
Mestia
Responsible Party
LSG & Private
Estimated Budget
100,000 EUR
Estimate Timeline
1 year
Municipality
1.5.3
Establish a bus station (public-private) in Mestia for tourist destinations.
Mestia
Responsible Party
Estimated Budget
50,000 EUR
Estimate Timeline
1 year
Results
Redistribution of tourist flows throughout the territory of Upper and Lower Svaneti. Improvement of residents’ mobility.
SI 1.6
National & international access
Municipality
1.6.1
Provision of Mestia Airport with modern navigation systems; Increase number of flights to minimum 2 per day.
Mestia
Responsible Party
Estimated Budget
TBD
Estimate Timeline
5 years
Municipality
1.6.2
Conduct feasibility study for the construction of a new airport in Chikhareshi/Lentekhi to assess technical and economic rationality.
Lentekhi
Responsible Party
Civil Aviation Agency/MoE SD
Estimated Budget
TBD
Estimate Timeline
3 year
Results
Increasing the frequency of regular flights and flight safety. Establishment of a new regional tourist hub.
SI 1.7
Water supply & wastewater
Municipality
1.7.1
Upgrade water supply and treatment system for Mestia municipality in 15 communities along the central road.
Mestia
Responsible Party
Estimated Budget
TBD
Estimate Timeline
TBD
Municipality
1.7.2
Rehabilitation of WS and WWS systems for big communities along the main road for community centers (Mestia 16, Lentekhi 6)
Mestia / Lentekhi
Responsible Party
LSG
Estimated Budget
2.5 million EUR
Estimate Timeline
5 years
Results
Significant improvement of communal services and minimization of environmental impact.
SI 1.8
Solid waste management
Municipality
1.8.1
Set up a small waste transfer station in Mestia municipality near the village of Lakhani.
Mestia
Responsible Party
Estimated Budget
500,000 EUR
Estimate Timeline
2 years
Municipality
1.8.2
Within the framework of "Kutaisi solid waste integrated management program" it set up a waste transfer station in Tsageri municipality, which will serve Lentekhi and Tsageri municipalities.
Lentekhi
Responsible Party
GOG
Estimated Budget
500,000 EUR
Estimate Timeline
2 years
Municipality
1.8.3
Municipalities to gradually introduce and operate waste collection systems for separate collection of municipal waste educational activity of the population for the transition to full-fledged waste separation.
Mestia / Lentekhi
Responsible Party
GOG/LSG/NG O
Estimated Budget
TBD
Estimate Timeline
4 - 5 years
Results
Increasing the efficiency of waste collection.