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Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili announced today a “large-scale renewal” programme for Georgia’s regions, involving multiple infrastructure projects in 63 municipalities. Set to employ about 15,000 citizens, the initiative will cost the government 500 million lari ($145 million) in its first phase, Civil.ge reported.

According to Civil.ge, the projects envisage rehabilitating cultural and historical heritage sites, municipality administrative centers, and public facilities, the Georgian PM stated. Besides, the initiative will include the arrangement of recreational spaces, development of tourist infrastructure in recreational parks, and “urban renewal of all cities, all municipalities, resorts, and settlements.”