The Georgian government is moving ahead with plans to build a large administrative complex on Arsenali Hill, consolidating major state institutions into a single ‘government city.’ A design market survey, announced by the Municipal Development Fund, outlines the scope of the project, and marks the first formal step toward its development.
Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze explained that the relocation will include ministries, Tbilisi City Hall, the government administration and the Parliament. To support financing, the government is considering selling some of the existing ministry buildings once the relocation begins, a move Kobakhidze says will stimulate economic activity in both the construction and investment sectors.
The government had initially examined Ortachala as a possible site, but ultimately chose Arsenali Hill where the state owns a 77-hectare land plot, one of the largest public land holdings in Tbilisi. The new complex is set to offer 282,750 m² of administrative and office space, along with at least 10,000 m² designated for events.
The project outlines that the new government city will house Tbilisi City Hall in a 59,900 m² building and the Parliament in a 31,350 m² facility. Additional office buildings will accommodate a wide range of ministries, including those responsible for Education, Economy, Environment, Infrastructure and Health. The plan also foresees supporting structures and economic-use buildings to serve the relocated institutions.
