2018-08-05
Batumi will have a new stadium of UEFA standards in the autumn of 2020. Construction site of the international football stadium was visited by Mamuka Bakhtadze, Prime Minister of Georgia today together with the Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara.
At this stage, armament and concrete works are in progress and construction of stalls will commence shortly. Metal constructions, including the roofing of the stadium, will be erected from September.
"This most important project will enable us to host key-note events in Batumi. It is very significant not only for sports tournaments, but also for the attraction of more tourists to the city and region at large. At the same time, we have considerable plans in stock to ensure the urban development of Batumi and to introduce European standards. Stadium is an essential landmark of any successful European city. Hence, we will be routinely monitoring the process to ensure the timely completion of the project" stated the Prime Minister of Georgia.
International football stadium designed for 20 000 seats currently employs over 200 people. Employment indicator at the site will rise to 250 people from September. Overall the construction cycle will create 500 jobs.
Prime Minister's Press Office