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12, 2009
President Serzh Sargsyan conducted a working visit to Lori and Shirak marzes
Today, President Serzh Sargsyan conducted a working visit to Lori and Shirak marzes to observe the implementation of the program aimed at providing housing to the families which lost shelter in the devastating earthquake of 1988.
The President made his first stop at Spitak town of Lori region. Here he toured the New Town area and visited housing construction sites.
Afterwards, President Sargsyan visited Shirkamut community, toured the newly constructed center of the community, conversed with the residents, and listened to their concerns.
In Shirakamut, President Sargsyan visited also the newly built house for the Vardevanians large family. This family hosted the President of Armenia earlier, on July 15, when they were still dwelling in a temporary housing. At the time, the President promised that next time he would visit them in their own home. During a relaxed conversation over tea, the Vardavanians expressed their gratitude to the President for making their dream of having a new home come true right before New Year.
The next stop of the President was Mush-2 neighborhood of Gyumri town in Shirak marz. Serzh Sargsyan walked in the neighborhood, observed the conditions and interior decorations in the newly erected apartment buildings. Serzh Sargsyan expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of the interior works.
Later, the President of Armenia conducted an unscheduled meeting at the office of administration of Shirak marz. Present at the meeting were the Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Territorial Administration Armen Gevorgian, the Minister of Urban Development Vardan Vardanian, the Chief Architect of Armenia, the Governor of Shirak marz, the Mayor of Gyumri, and the management of the Glendale Hills development company.
President Sargsyan said that there were observable deficiencies in the interior works of the constructed buildings which was inadmissible. Stressing, that the quality of the interior works should not be overlooked, Serzh Sargsyan said that all the deficiencies must be eliminated. He also noted that all the issues related to the heating, gasification, installation of gas ovens, and tiles also must be solved. “People should be provided with the minimal conveniences and the apartments should be comfortable for living. With regard to the spotted deficiencies both the developing company and relevant state agencies should draw conclusions,” underscored the President of Armenia. He also instructed to solve issues related to the area’s beautification and infrastructure development.
The leaders of the Ministry of Urban Development and Glendale Hills company promised that all the works on overhaul would be accomplished and the apartments would be ready for the residents by mid-May 2010.
The President made his first stop at Spitak town of Lori region. Here he toured the New Town area and visited housing construction sites.
Afterwards, President Sargsyan visited Shirkamut community, toured the newly constructed center of the community, conversed with the residents, and listened to their concerns.
In Shirakamut, President Sargsyan visited also the newly built house for the Vardevanians large family. This family hosted the President of Armenia earlier, on July 15, when they were still dwelling in a temporary housing. At the time, the President promised that next time he would visit them in their own home. During a relaxed conversation over tea, the Vardavanians expressed their gratitude to the President for making their dream of having a new home come true right before New Year.
The next stop of the President was Mush-2 neighborhood of Gyumri town in Shirak marz. Serzh Sargsyan walked in the neighborhood, observed the conditions and interior decorations in the newly erected apartment buildings. Serzh Sargsyan expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of the interior works.
Later, the President of Armenia conducted an unscheduled meeting at the office of administration of Shirak marz. Present at the meeting were the Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Territorial Administration Armen Gevorgian, the Minister of Urban Development Vardan Vardanian, the Chief Architect of Armenia, the Governor of Shirak marz, the Mayor of Gyumri, and the management of the Glendale Hills development company.
President Sargsyan said that there were observable deficiencies in the interior works of the constructed buildings which was inadmissible. Stressing, that the quality of the interior works should not be overlooked, Serzh Sargsyan said that all the deficiencies must be eliminated. He also noted that all the issues related to the heating, gasification, installation of gas ovens, and tiles also must be solved. “People should be provided with the minimal conveniences and the apartments should be comfortable for living. With regard to the spotted deficiencies both the developing company and relevant state agencies should draw conclusions,” underscored the President of Armenia. He also instructed to solve issues related to the area’s beautification and infrastructure development.
The leaders of the Ministry of Urban Development and Glendale Hills company promised that all the works on overhaul would be accomplished and the apartments would be ready for the residents by mid-May 2010.