The study determined the feasibility of water transport services on the Mtkvari River. The
work included a detailed analysis of the Mtkvari river-bed and preparation of the associated
survey studies on the hydrological, ecological, engineering, ichthyofauna, and transport
(navigation) conditions. The work also included identifying and costing the required
associated infrastructure and equipment, including vessels, structures/buildings, quays,
launch points, pedestrian access, pipelines, bridges, and electric service lines in or
crossing the riverbed. The assignment also analyzed the financial and economic
justification of the potential investment in the transport and touristic development of the
Mtkvari River.
Under the survey, the Consultant prepared recommendations concerning measures
to identify navigation routes (passenger and touristic) on the Mtkvari River, namely in the
section covering the distance from Ortachala HPS to Zemo Avchala HPS. According to the
findings and viable options identified by the feasibility study, detailed designs of the public
transport and tourism development of the Mktvari River were prepared accordingly. The
designs incorporated nature-based solutions and ensured climate-friendly and climate-
resilient public transport and tourism development on the Mtkvari River.
