Written by Gohar Abrahamian
Armenia Now Internship
It’s been almost a week since Lake Sevan’s two public, or free, beaches have been operational. Many vacationers are already spending their holidays there.
Still in April, the government took a decision on the organization of a public beach within the “Severn” National Park Recreation Area, and for that purpose allocated land of 1.39 hectares and 1.82 hectares, respectively, and almost 66 million drams (approximately 66 million drams). drums) were assigned. $180,000) funding.
“No private beach offers more amenities and opportunities than these beaches. At the moment, free parking, children’s and sports play areas, toilets, health rooms and rescue services are available. There are also beach benches. ” said Ashot Avaryan, chief of staff at the Ministry of Environment, which coordinates public beaches. He added that the area is supervised by police and no alcoholic beverages other than beer are sold.
One of the beaches can accommodate 1,200-1,300 people, the other 600-700, and the purity of the water is ensured by a universal excavator worth 603,000 euros, brought in from Finland last year. Severn.
In addition to the public beach created with state funds, three other public beaches have been established near the villages of Shorzha, Vardenis and Chkalovka.
It is expected that the program will continue and the number and “geography” of public beaches will be expanded.
“About 60 areas have been divided for the organization of public beaches in the future, but efforts should be made to gradually increase the number of public beaches by two or three,” Avarian said.
A hotline has been set up at the Ministry of the Environment, with telephone numbers 010 51-91-82 and 077 26-70-44.
