We Will Build Artificial Palm Tree-Like Island in Batumi - Tornike Rizhvadze

"An artificial island will be built in Batumi," Tornike Rizhvadze says. According to the head of the government of Adjara, an international group of designers and architects will work on the project.

According to him, it is about investing several hundred million dollars.

"I want to tell you exclusive news - we have already agreed with a specific investment group that an artificial palm  tree-like island will be built in Batumi. Quite a large investment will be provided. This year we will start in-depth research. We will invite international architects, designers, builders and as soon as the concrete economic viability is approved, its construction will start very soon. Several hundred million dollars will be invested.

"On the one hand, it will be a unique project in its significance, and we will be able to keep up with the world progress and create a new tourist location at sea, and this, of course, will add new economic opportunities and jobs," Rizhvadze told Imedi.