President Shavkat Mirziyoyev participated in the commissioning ceremony of built facilities in Yangi Toshkent and the launch of new projects. This was reported by the presidential press service.
Seven facilities with a total value of $1 billion were commissioned during the event. Additionally, construction has started on ten other major projects totaling $2.5 billion with the participation of foreign partners from China, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates.
Among the new initiatives are the construction of a bridge, a pedestrian crossing, and a 10-kilometer road to connect Yangi Toshkent with the capital via Temur Malik Street and the 4R12 highway. The creation of an underground parking lot connected to the metro is also planned.
The 'Metropolis' business city, covering an area of over 818 thousand square meters, will house offices, hotels, residential buildings, and service sector facilities. Of this area, 500 thousand square meters are designated for business activity, and it is expected to provide employment for 1,500 people.
In addition, the residential complexes 'Silk City', 'Mavj', and 'Marjon' will be built, as well as the central hospital of Yangi Toshkent with a capacity of 120 beds.
The head of state emphasized that these projects will contribute to shaping Yangi Toshkent as a center for business, tourism, and culture. Projects worth $50 billion are planned for implementation in the first stage within the Yangi Toshkent district.
The city will have 2,000 hectares of green zones and 500 hectares of recreational parks. According to 'Green Building Standards', 150 million square meters of residential and non-residential areas will be developed. Previously, works worth $2 billion were implemented in Yangi Toshkent, including the construction of residential buildings, universities, libraries, and amphitheaters.