The Mayor's Office of the capital announced the start of work on creating an artificial lake and a corresponding recreation area in the 'Kurgontepa' mahalla of Tashkent's Uchtepinsky district. This plot covers an area of 0.9 hectares (9,000 square meters).
The planned body of water will be located between kindergartens No. 340 and No. 346. Its dimensions will be 0.37 hectares, and its depth will reach 2 meters. The lake will be replenished using drainage wells and natural water inflow from canals, while swimming in it will be strictly prohibited.
The adjacent territory, where 66 decorative trees of different species currently grow, will be preserved. Additionally, new trees will be planted in this area. Pedestrian paths, benches, and gazebos are planned to be installed around the future body of water.
The project to create the lake is scheduled for completion by the end of 2026. Previously, the publication 'Gazeta' reported on the creation of another artificial lake with an area of 1.7 hectares in the 'Kumaryk' mahalla, located near Tashkent Airport. This project is part of a broader initiative to create twelve bodies of water in all districts of the capital.
