Author: mancho oniashvili

Construction of the Kvesheti-Kobi road and tunnels, including the longest 9 km tunnel, is well underway. At this stage, 7 km of the 9 km tunnel have been excavated.

We would like to remind you that the main tunnel will be excavated using a tunnel boring machine (TBM) specially designed for the Kvesheti-Kobi project, which will significantly reduce the impact on the environment.

 

At the same time as drilling, the TBM will also remove the broken rock and carry out the tiling.

 

The project is expected to be completed by 20

 

 

 

 

As part of the Kvesheti-Kobi road project, funded by the Asian Development Bank, the people affected by the project were given training an animal husbandry.

FAO Organisation – participates in the introduction of the organisation’s field of activity in Georgia. The first training session was devoted to “Livestock” and helping local farmers to produce quality milk and dairy products, and the second session was devoted to “Livestock” and “Cheese production”.

The training provided information on milk and its composition, lactation, cotrum, milking intervals, hygienic processing of milk and the stages of cattle milking. The participants were informed about the importance of milk cooling and pasteurisation.

 

 

The meeting was attended by 9 farmers affected by the project from Khvesheti and Arakhveti.

The training was conducted in presentation mode, followed by discussion on various topics.

A further training course will be held on “Mastitis: Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment”.

The aim of the project is to help local farmers produce high quality milk and dairy products.

 

Within the construction of Kvesheti-Kobi road, the vacancy for the position of truck driver is announced:

 The number of vacant places: 5

 

• Place of work: Village Kobi

• Salary: 50 GEL per day (without taxes)

Overtime is paid in accordance with the law.

The company does not provide food to the employee.

 

Individuals interested in applying for these positions can contact to the given numbers: 551550913; 599646068

Within the framework of the new road project of Kvesheti-Kobi, the restoration and conservation of the cultural heritage monument, Kvelatsminda Church, was carried out in the village of Tskere.

Before the restoration, the church had a wooden stilt roof. As part of the project, the old roofing was completely replaced. In addition, the walls were strengthened, the entrance to the temple was arranged, and a new door was installed as part of the restoration process. The conservation and restoration of the church started in October 2022 and concluded in December.

Kvelatsminda Church in Tskere dates back to the 18th century and represents an architecturally and artistically significant building. The church was constructed using broken stone and mortar.

 

 

A students’ tour was held within the framework of the Kvesheti-Kobi road project.

Civil engineering and architecture students from Iliauni visited the project implementation site and the construction of the largest 9 km tunnel.

To remind you the tunneling is carried out with a modern tunnel boring machine TBM, which simultaneously digs, removes rocks, takes them out, and also covers the tunnel with tiles.

Students observed the working process of TBM – Tunnel Boring Machine at a depth of 4 km. After visiting the tunnel, they attended the presentation of the project, received detailed information about it and got answers to their questions.

The project is planned to be completed by 2024.

With the support and organizing of the Kvesheti-Kobi New Road Project, the residents of Khada Valley underwent free medical prophylactic examinations within the framework of the Local Support and Social Protection Program.

Doctors of the Remedical clinic visited the valley on 17th of November.

The following profile doctors provided free consultations to the population at Kvesheti outpatient center: General Surgeon, Angiosurgeon, Urologist, Gynecologist, Traumatologist, Therapist, Cardiologist, Neuropathologist, Endocrinologist. Ultrasound and cardiology examinations, blood glucose tests were also performed free of charge as needed.

In addition, another medical group from Tbilisi consulted those patients in homes who, for some reason, are unable to move. As part of the campaign, patients were given medicines according to the doctor’s prescription.

“Within the framework of the Kvesheti-Kobi new road project, we are conducting medical check-ups for the residents of Khada valley for the third time. In general, similar social activities are often carried out within the framework of the project. The population living in Khada valley does not have access to such services as medical services, pharmacy, etc., due to the lack of roads and heavy snowfall in winter. Accordingly, similar activities are important in order to provide additional benefits to the population within the framework of the project.” – said Salome Tsurtsumia Deputy Chairman of the Roads Department of Georgia.

More than 70 beneficiaries took part in the action, In total.

Beneficiaries were identified in a preliminary survey conducted by the Regional Development Youth Center in Khada Valley.

According to the Roads Department, the action is part of the pensioner’s support program, which was implemented with the direct involvement of the Department of Regional Relations of the Government of Georgia.

Within the construction of Kvesheti-Kobi road, the given job vacancies are available for the following positions:

 

I lot: (9km tunnel)

🔹 Worker

🔹 Welder

🔹 Electrician

🔹 Truck driver

🔹 Excavator driver

🔹 Crane operator

🔹 Turkish cuisine cook for 4-6 people

 

We offer:

 

• Fixed monthly salary

• Bonus

• Bedroom (in shared accommodation)

• Bed linen 

 

 The driver who arrives at the site will go through all the stages of the inspection, if the tasks are performed well, the salary limit may be increased.

 

Individuals interested in applying for these positions can contact to the given number: 577055445 David Bugadze. 

Email: dbugadze@rsm.ge

 

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Lot II ( 3rd residential camp, near the village of Benyan-Begon, Khada)

 

🔹 Cleaner
🔹 Cook’s assistant

 

Age: 25 to 60 years

 

Salary: 800 GEL (without taxes), with additional benefits in accordance with the status of the highlanders.

 

Individuals interested in applying for these positions can contact to the given numbers: 579 90 71 99 – Gocha Mghebrishvili; 599 46 39 91 – Mikheil Jaghmaidze.

 

Currently, construction works are underway on both sections of the highway.

On the first lot of the road, which includes the Tskere-Kobi section, at this stage, 3 662 meters of the main tunnel have been drilled with a tunnel boring machine (TBM) specially made for the project. At the same time, concrete cladding works are being carried out. Also, works are underway in the evacuation tunnel. In particular, 3 371 meters have been drilled so far.

The deadline for completion of construction work is October 2024.

Within the scope of Lot 2 (on the 12.7 km section of Kvesheti-Tskere), works are being carried out on both sides of the I bridge, 55 m has been drilled on one side and 350 m on the other side. The construction of girders, foundation and piers concreting works are in progress on the II bridge, and the construction of the portal of the III tunnel is also underway.

The deadline for completion of the construction works is set for October 2023.

Within the construction of Kvesheti-Kobi road, the given job vacancies are available for the following positions:

 

-20 workers

-5 welders

 

Place of work: Didveli, Kaishauri Plateau

Specifics of the work: Construction of the tunnel

Age: 25 to 55 years

Residence: Didveli Camp (required)

The company does not provide food to employees.

 

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-10 workers

 

Place of work: Village Arakhveti, Metalworking Workshop (New bridge area)

Specifics of the work: Armature weaving, metal welding

Age: 25 to 55 years

The company does not provide food, transport and housing to its employees.

 

Individuals interested in applying for these positions can contact to the given numbers: 579 90 71 99 – Gocha Mghebrishvili; 599 46 39 91 – Mikheil Jaghmaidze.

 

Roads Department of the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure of Georgia continues the preparatory works for the construction of the Kvesheti-Kobi highway and the 9 km long tunnel.

 

The assembly and testing works of the TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) specially made for the construction of the 9 km long tunnel is already in the final phase.

 

The first test run of the machine was successfully completed during the testing process. Excavation of the 9 km long tunnel will start in September.

 

The TBM is one of the most high-tech tunneling machines in the world. The construction of the tunnel using this method significantly reduces the impact on the environment. In addition, the machine ensures the excavation of the tunnel and its concrete cladding simultaneously, which further increases the safety standard.

 

The implementation of this project will enable the continuous and safe movement in this direction at any time of the year. Currently, the existing road passes through a difficult geographical route that is unsafe due to heavy snowfall and avalanches in winter. The construction of a new highway and tunnel will finally solve the constant problem of transportation.

 

The tunnel, which will be built within the framework of the Kvesheti-Kobi road project, will be 9 kilometers long and 15 meters wide, and its analogue will not exist not only in Georgia, but also in the region.