Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved a decision to implement an investment project covering 100 hectares along the Chirchiq River in Tashkent’s Sergeli district.
The project предусматривает the development of production, tourism and recreational infrastructure in compliance with environmental requirements. The proposal has been submitted for public discussion.
The site covers the Farogatli and Kuruvchilar mahallas, where industrial areas currently predominate.
Given the site’s proximity to the Chirchiq River, all works must comply with water protection zone requirements.
Under the document, the Tashkent master plan retains the area’s status as a conservation zone. However, landscaping and improvement works will be permitted as an exception, provided existing green spaces are not damaged.
Plans include the construction of walking paths, fountains, interactive areas, children’s playgrounds and outdoor workout spaces.
Investors will also be required to reinforce the riverbank, carry out sanitary cleaning of the riverside area and expand green spaces.
The project’s economic component предусматривает attracting domestic and foreign investment to establish high-value-added production facilities and develop tourism, hospitality, recreation and services.
The initiative is expected to create jobs for local residents, with particular attention to employment opportunities for young people and women.
The Tashkent city administration, together with the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade, must examine the legal status and cadastral records of the plots, determine funding requirements, establish an implementation schedule and set key performance indicators. Relevant agencies will also need to work out connections for future facilities to the road network and electricity, gas and water supplies.
Investors’ social and infrastructure commitments will be incorporated into investment agreements. The government has established individual oversight of the project’s implementation and compliance with environmental requirements.
The proposal also предусматривает an open discussion with the rights holders of residential and non-residential properties within the project area.
Further development of the initiative must take into account the interests of local residents, existing social infrastructure and the district’s transport capacity.
