Friday, December 5, 2025

Georgia approves scoping for 39 MW Khаishura hydropower cascade

TBILISI, October 27 – A new hydropower cascade is planned in the mountainous Svaneti region of northwest Georgia. The Khаishura Energy company has received initial approval to build two hydroelectric plants on the Khаishura River near the village of Khaishi, according to documents released by the National Environmental Agency. The agency has issued a scoping … Read more

Borjomi flood risks flagged in new environmental report

TBILISI, September 25 – Georgia’s National Environment Agency has received a new strategic environmental assessment for Borjomi’s general and urban development plan, highlighting urgent flood prevention needs in the mountain town. The report singles out the so-called “Park District,” located at the foot of a plateau, as a high-risk flood zone. Experts warn that before … Read more