ArmInfo. The official start of the program for the reconstruction of the "Friendship Park" in Gyumri has been given.
According to the press service of the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructures, the park is being reconstructed within the framework of the Local Economy Development program by the Territorial Development Fund, with loans from the World Bank with the co-financing of the Armenian government. According to the source, 886.5 million drams have already been allocated for preparatory work at this stage.
The park covers an area of more than 7 hectares, and is located in the northern part of the city, between the historical center and residential, industrial areas. The renovated park will become the first modern green area for citizens and tourists.
It should be reminded that in July this year, the Initiative for Development of Armenia (IDeA) Foundation announced an open international competition for the development of architectural solutions and elements of the recreational infrastructure of the Friendship Park of Gyumri.
"The restored park will become not only a new public place for residents of Gyumri and guests of the city, but also a symbol of friendship and gratitude to all those countries that in 1988, after the devastating Spitak earthquake, had extended a helping hand to restore the city," the Foundation said.