
Green city
Reconstruction of Recreational Area “Sarzhyn Yar”
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Projrct iniciator:
Kharkiv City Council, Municipal Enterprise “Kharkivzelenbud”.
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Finance model:
Financed from city budget.
Description:
Sarzhyn Yar today is:
- 18 ha of recreational area in the heart of a busy city;
- a source of mineral water.
Reconstruction of its central part included
- reconstruction and repairs of:
- the hat-shaped canopy over the source with decorative starry sky illumination;
- the sports zones, incl. rubber coating, installation of new sports equipment and ping-pong tables;
- the water supply and sewerage networks and outdoor lighting networks;
- the drinking fountains with the replacement of the water supply system;
- the font area with its bowl replacement, heating system refurbishment and installation of a pavilion for changing;
- the old stairs with added new ones for convenient access to the area;
- installation of a children’s playground near the central pond, benches, special places for people to enjoy their time and leisure; - construction of:
- a mother-and-child house and two new toilets accessible by people with limited mobility;
- a new water drainage system;
- an interactive children’s recreational zone (with decorative lighting, an artificial stream, trampolines, musical stones, etc.);
- an area of ornamental lakes with a cascade of dams; - landscape gardening of over 8.0 ha (lawns, various ornamental shrubs and trees);
- replacement of 10,000 m2 of pavings;
- extension of the cycling paths by 2.5 km, with construction of new overpasses.
Current Status:
The territory of Sarzhyn Yar is constantly under improvement and development. The city is open for partnerships in projects aiming to improve urban landscaping for residents and guests.