In an effort to improve atmospheric air quality, enhance the ecological environment, and establish a comfortable microclimate for residents, comprehensive initiatives to create artificial lakes are currently underway in several districts of Tashkent. According to the Ecology Committee, these urban development projects are designed to systematically address environmental challenges and mitigate the rising dust levels affecting the capital.
Key Takeaways: The Ecology Committee announced that artificial lakes will be built in local neighborhoods across eight Tashkent districts. The initiative aims to expand water surfaces and green spaces while improving the overall urban ecological infrastructure.
Specifically, the projects will be implemented in the 'Beshyogoch' neighborhood of Chilanzar district, the 'Khonobodtepa' and 'Qumariq' neighborhoods of Sergeli district, the 'Bogiboston' neighborhood of Yunusabad district, the 'Yuksalish' neighborhood of Mirabad district, 'Ipakchilik' in Shaykhontohur district, 'Qurgontepa' in Uchtepa district, and the 'Zamondosh' neighborhood in Almazar district. These locations have been designated for comprehensive landscaping and water basin development.
Officials claim that the establishment of these artificial bodies of water will increase the proportion of aquatic and green areas within the urban landscape, improve local microclimates, and foster a healthier environment for the population. Environmental advocates note that such interventions are critically needed to combat the adverse effects of rapid urbanization and industrial expansion in the region.
Moving forward, municipal agencies are expected to finalize project documentation and initiate construction phases in the coming months. Further updates regarding construction timelines and ecological impact assessments will be provided as the projects develop.
Source: kun.uz