The key facts
- A lake with an area of 0.37 ha and a depth of 2 m is being built in the 'Kurgontepa' mahalla between kindergartens No. 340 and No. 346
- Swimming is prohibited; all 66 existing trees will be preserved, and new ones will be planted
- The project is part of a plan to create 12 reservoirs in all districts of Tashkent, with completion by the end of 2026
Artificial lake in Uchtepa district
Creation of an artificial lake and recreation area has begun on a 0.9 ha (9,000 sq. m) plot in the 'Kurgontepa' mahalla of Tashkent's Uchtepa district, the city administration reported. The reservoir will be located between kindergartens No. 340 and No. 346; its area will be 0.37 ha, with a depth of 2 meters.
Filling and restrictions
The lake will be filled using drainage wells and natural water inflow from canals (aryks). Swimming in the reservoir will be prohibited.
Landscaping of the territory
The adjacent territory is home to 66 decorative trees of various species — all of them will be preserved. New trees will also be planted there, and walking paths, gazebos, and benches will be arranged around the reservoir. The project is planned to be completed by the end of 2026.
Context: the capital's reservoir program
Earlier, Gazeta reported on the creation of an artificial lake with an area of 1.7 ha in the 'Kumaryk' mahalla near Tashkent airport. This project is part of a plan to create 12 reservoirs in all districts of the capital.
