Uzbekistan plans to transform 25 high-priority reservoirs into major recreation hubs for both locals and international tourists, president Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced during a government meeting in Fergana province Tuesday.
H shared this vision while reviewing development projects at the Karkidon reservoir in Kuva district, which is being converted into a modern tourism complex. To ensure visitor safety, an emergency response center has already been established on-site.
The site already features 45 chalets, 57 guesthouses, an agro-tourism center, a floral park, lavender fields, an eco-market, and various dining and relaxation zones. Ongoing work is focused on expanding road networks and supporting infrastructure.
Once fully operational in 2027, the complex is expected to welcome up to 750,000 tourists annually, creating approximately 2,000 jobs and generating $5 million in service exports. Future plans include a 2-kilometer cable car, motocross tracks, and facilities for go-karting and golf.
The president emphasized that such initiatives are vital for boosting provincial economies and increasing tourism, directing officials to continue prioritizing the expansion of service and hospitality infrastructure.
According to provincial administration's report, the resort was completed in late October 2025. The 80-bed facility was developed by the joint venture Farg‘ona Tex Servis Yuriy, a company established in Fergana in May 2013. Its primary focus is residential construction.
Public records identify Yuliya Yuryevna Bendus and Maksim Yuryevich Bendus as the company's owners. The duo also co-owns several other commercial enterprises in the province, including Farg'ona Xidoyat Nuri and Metan Gaz Aziya.
This project follows earlier reports of the Sangardak tourism center in Sariosiyo district, a massive development valued at over 913 billion soums. That project is set to feature a cable car, zipline, hotels, guesthouses, restaurants, and retail spaces.
Additionally, a 140-billion-soum eco-tourism complex is slated for a 15.7-hectare site on the shores of the South Surkhan Reservoir. Officials have stated that this development will be implemented with a strictly eco-friendly approach.
Meanwhile, plans for the sprawling Sea Breeze Uzbekistan resort on the shores of the Charvak Reservoir near Tashkent continue to spark significant public debate. While a branch of the Environmental Expertise Center granted initial approval for the project's first phase, it has requested further modifications to address environmental concerns.
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