Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan visited Shirak Marz, got acquainted with the programs implemented in 2023 and currently in progress.
Nikol Pashinyan was first presented with the works of fixing and preserving the 4th-5th century temple of Yereryuk. The total cost of the project is 495 million drams. The works are being carried out in stages, within the framework of the memorandum signed between the Ministry of CGMS and the US Embassy in Armenia.
The budget for the first phase of the project is $175,000, the works started on September 30, 2023. Next, 14.25 km and 14.9 km of the H-75, M-9-Isahakyan-Gyumri-M-7 national highway were presented to the Prime Minister. km sections (from Anipemza to Shirakanavan).
The contract value is about 3 billion drams, of which 2.96 billion drams are works in Shirak marz, the other part in Aragatsotn.
The head of the government was also presented with the multi-functional equipment acquired for Maralik's needs. The total cost of the subsidy program is 43 million drams, of which the government allocated 26 million drams. As a result of the project, 1 JCB-3cx excavator-lifter was purchased.
At the same time, the Government allocated 279 million drams for the urgent needs of the community, within the framework of which Maraliki Haghtanak and Dzerzhinsky streets, Liberty Square were overhauled.
Next, Nikol Pashinyan was presented with the renovation works of Artik Kindergarten No. 3. 2023 223 million drams were allocated from the state budget. About 187 million drams were actually spent.
The kindergarten is designed for 140 children. In Artik, the Prime Minister was also presented with the construction works of a "Modular" type nursery-kindergarten with a capacity of 144 places. The total cost of the project is AMD 793 million, allocated by the Government.
Nikol Pashinyan was presented to Nikol Pashinyan within the framework of the road construction projects, the average repair works of the 10.33 km section of H-21, /H-75/-Horom-Artik-Alagyaz highway of republican significance. The contract value is 565 million drams.
The Prime Minister also familiarized himself with the progress of the major repair of the 12.8 km section of the T-7-53, H-21/ (New Life) - Panik - Arevshat - /H-21/ (Mets Mantash) highway (from the village of New Life to Mets Mantash). The Government allocated 1 billion 525 million drams for the purpose of the project.
Within the framework of the regional visit, the Head of the Government got acquainted with the construction works of the kindergarten in Horom settlement. The total cost of the project is about 184 million drams. The project is implemented with the co-financing of the Government, the community and the World Bank.
As a result of the implementation of the project, a kindergarten for 75 children will be built.
In the Akhuryan community, the works carried out by the private sector were presented to the Prime Minister within the framework of the program "Support for the development of sheep breeding and goat breeding in the Republic of Armenia", "Support for the leasing of agricultural equipment in the Republic of Armenia", "Support for the leasing of agricultural equipment in the Republic of Armenia".
According to that, the private investor received a loan of 30 million drams with 0% interest for the construction of the cattle farm. About 160 ha of arable land is being cultivated within the framework of the works carried out by the investor, of which 45 ha are for autumn wheat, 5 ha for spring barley, 30 ha for oats, 50 ha for potatoes, 5 ha for beets, 3 ha for carrots, 8 ha for corn, 10 ha for corn, 3 ha for Alfalfa. The investor purchased 200 heads of French blanc breed sheep under the sheep breeding and goat breeding development program.
Agricultural machinery was also purchased under the agri-food sector equipment leasing program. The investor thanked the Prime Minister for initiating such programs by the Government and contributing to the development of the rural sector.
Nikol Pashinyan was also presented with the construction works of the kindergarten building in Karnut, which were carried out in two stages. Within the framework of the subsidy program, 259 million drams were invested, of which 181 million drams were allocated by the Government.
At the same time, 16 million drams were allocated to the governor's office to purchase property and equipment for the kindergarten. As a result, a two-story kindergarten building with an area of 300 square meters was built. The new kindergarten is designed for 50 children.
It was noted that no kindergarten has ever worked in Karnut.
Then, Nikol Pashinyan visited the care center for the elderly created by the "Albert Sevins" charity foundation, talked with the beneficiaries, got acquainted with the created conditions.
The Prime Minister familiarized himself with the works of major repair of the road leading to the Marmashen monastery complex and improvement of the area. The total cost of the sub-project is about 677 million drams. With the co-financing of the government and the World Bank, the following works were carried out: asphalting of the road leading to the monastery complex and chapel, construction of sidewalks along the entire road, construction of alleys with basalt tiles in the territory of the monastery complex, construction of parking lots, construction of the alleyway leading to "Heghnar source" and improvement of the area. A water line was also built, and a new substation was installed. Construction of steps leading down from the Monastery to the Akhuryan River was carried out, a fence was built along the river. Benches, trash cans, signs, information panels, a barrier were installed in the area, lighting of the area and other works were carried out. In the region, the Head of the Government got acquainted with the construction process of the Berdashen secondary school building. The total cost of the project is 717 million drams, allocated by the Government. The school will be designed for 100 students. In the Ashotsk settlement, Nikol Pashinyan got acquainted with the construction works of the park, which were carried out in 2 stages. The total cost of the works implemented under the subsidy program is 114 million AMD, of which 51 million was allocated by the Government. A park with an area of 3730 square meters was built in 2 stages, with lights, fountains and greenery. As part of the visit, the prime minister was presented with the progress of the 11.5 km section of the M-1, Yerevan-Gyumri-Armenian border (Bavra) interstate highway (Ashotsk to Bavra road). The total cost of the project is 2 billion 305 million AMD. 2023 The government allocated 1 billion 315 million drams. 2024 Another 989 million drams have been allocated in the state budget. Nikol Pashinyan also got acquainted with St. Asphalting works leading to Astvatsatsin Church. 2024 The total cost of the works carried out under the subsidy program is 26 million drams, of which 12 million drams were provided by the Government. Within the framework of the working visit, the Prime Minister also familiarized himself with the construction works of the new sports complex "Greco-Roman wrestling school for children named after Artur Aleksanyan" and the existing problems. The total cost of the project is about 6 billion 796 million AMD. As a result of the project, a new sports complex meeting international standards will be built, which includes sports, as well as swimming pool and hotel buildings. The Prime Minister gave instructions to those responsible for solving existing problems, quality and timely implementation of construction works. In Gyumri, Nikol Pashinyan got acquainted with the construction works of the new maternity building at 3/6 G. Nzhdehi Street. The total cost of the project implemented by the private sector is about 650 million drams. At the Gyumri Medical Center, the head of the government was presented with a 1.5T magnetic resonance imaging device, the cost of which is 1,200,000 euros. The additional cost of furnishing and running the service is 50 million drams. The funds were provided by a private investor. It was noted that it is a unique high-field magnetic resonance device of its kind, which is equipped with the latest generation of artificial intelligence tools and programs (for studying neurology, oncology, musculoskeletal system, abdominal and pelvic organs). At the end of the working visit to Shirak Marz, the Head of the Government familiarized himself with the works carried out under the "Reconstruction of Gyumri City Tourism Infrastructures and Roads" sub-project "Rehabilitation of the park adjacent to St. Amenaprkich Church of Gyumri, Shirak Marz, and the right and left sections of the adjacent Abovyan Street". The total cost of the component is 1 billion 113 million AMD. The works were carried out with the co-financing of the Government and the World Bank. As a result of the project, tourist infrastructures are being improved in harmony with the general style of Gyumri city. Within the scope of the sub-programme component, the following works are planned: reconstruction of 0.62 km of Abovyan Street, the park adjacent to the church, installation of new fountains, construction of an alleyway, improvement of sidewalks and the area of the monument, construction of engineering infrastructures, furnishing.
