The parks named after Abdulla Qodiriy and Friendship in Tashkent are set to undergo a transformation as they are leased to the Uzbek-Singaporean company, BPM Smart Decision Management, for 49 years with a requirement to invest at least $10 million USD in each park. This decision was made by the city administration.
Previously, this company had reconstructed the Gafur Gulam Park, which was leased to them based on a directive from the Cabinet of Ministers dated August 9, 2019, and a decision by the former mayor of Tashkent dated August 15, 2019.
In December 2021, the former mayor, Jahongir Artikhodjaev, had expressed plans to review the project of transferring the Gafur Gulam Park to BPM Smart Decision Management due to alleged non-compliance with investment obligations. However, the park remained under the investor's control and was reopened in autumn 2022 under the alternative name Dream Park.
Last Friday, the director of BPM Smart Decision Management, Otabek Mirzajonov, along with his deputy, the park's operational director Zafar Mirzaulugov, and the chairman of the Tashkent branch of the Mahalla Association, Furkat Mahmudkhodjaev, conducted a press tour for journalists and presented the reconstruction plans for the Abdulla Qodiriy and Friendship parks.
According to the presentation, extensive landscaping works are planned for the Abdulla Qodiriy Park, including the creation of buffer and recreational walking zones, restoration of the central fountain, and the construction of an observation tower. Additionally, plans include establishing a gastronomic center and food court featuring national dishes, as well as a complex for animal protection organizations to hold pet exhibitions.
Zafar Mirzaulugov highlighted that the park is situated above a metro line, hence only lightweight constructions are planned to be erected. The investor mentioned that the monument to the writer will also undergo reconstruction to be taller.
Director Otabek Mirzajonov assured that the parks will focus on green areas rather than installing playgrounds and mechanical attractions. He emphasized the uniqueness of each park to avoid similarities and mentioned that the Abdulla Qodiriy Park will be adapted with national motifs.
The reconstruction works are scheduled to commence around May, with the necessity to ensure an irrigation system before the onset of the hot season.
As the parks in Tashkent embark on this revitalization journey, the city's residents eagerly anticipate the transformation of these beloved public spaces, each with its own distinct charm and character.
