Green park – Nature, Relaxation and Tourism in Tsarevo and Kirklareli

Project code:CB005.1.21.072
Project call:CB005.1
Priority axis / Specific objective:2.1. Increasing the touristic attractiveness of the cross-border area through better utilisation of natural, cultural and historical heritage and related infrastructure
Type of project:Investment
Project duration in months:24
Project final contract amount:438055.00 €
Project EU co-financing rate:85.00 %
Project start date:13.04.2017
Project end date:12.04.2019
Project intervention field:092 Protection, development and promotion of public tourism assets
Project summary:

The overall project objective is to increase the touristic attractiveness of the cross border region through investments in tourism infrastructure in Tsarevo, Bulgaria and Kirklareli, Turkey aiming the creation of park areas for relaxation and entertainment.

Under the project part of Tsarevo Park in the area between the Summer Reading Room and the new playground on "Kraymorska" Street will be renovated with alleys, recreation areas and entertainment facilities like: petanque playground, big chessboard with figures for children, as well as backgammon and chess tables for the adult visitors of the park.

A garden with panoramic views to Kirklareli dam will be created by the Turkish partner, designed on the base of the concept for a modern and attractive park. All alleys and approaches to the park are envisaged in accordance with the requirements for accessible environment. Green areas will be developed within the project and benches and picnic tables will be installed.

Several meetings between the two partners are foreseen: kick-off events, construction starts up and ceremonies for the official opening of the renovated sites.

The result of the project will be the development of an attractive, modern and secure coastal area with opportunities for recreation and entertainment for the residents and guests in the green systems of Tsarevo and Kirklareli.

Project status: Finished

The project partners have implemented the activities according to the schedule.

The project aims to increase the touristic attractiveness of the cross-border area through better utilisation of natural, cultural and historical heritage and related infrastructure.

Through cooperation between Kirklareli 112. Department directorate of State hydraulic works (DSI) and Tsarevo Municipality an investment project has been accomplished. This project has been finished within the planned timeframe.

With the completion of this project a strong collaboration between both border countries has been established. Transfer of know-how and developing of network channels have been established between Kirklareli 112. Department directorate of State hydraulic works (DSI) and Tsarevo Municipality.

The project as a whole has also created a positive experience between both institutions and within the project numerous contacts were developed. In addition to the official meetings, the closing meetings and kick-off meetings, there were numerous contacts via phone, WhatsApp, email and etc.

Project materials:

Project promotional materials are available HERE.

Project products:

Project brochure (Bulgarian version) is available HERE.

 

Partners

Leading partner
Kırklareli 112. department directorate of State hydraulic works(DSI)
PP2
Tsarevo Municipality