The Tbilisi budget for 2026 will amount to 2,193,388,700 GEL

Before the discussion of the document, the Mayor of the capital, Kakha Kaladze, addressed the assembly members and presented a report on last year’s activities, while Tbilisi’s Vice Mayor, Giorgi Tkemalashvili, presented the key budget parameters.

The total volume of Tbilisi’s 2026 budget project amounts to 2,193,388,700 GEL, which is 210,210,700 GEL more than the approved 2025 budget.

The budget’s revenue structure is as follows: own revenues — 1,533,357,600 GEL; capital special transfer from the state budget — 630,000,000 GEL; other capital grants, including VAT covered under loans — 25,480,000 GEL; targeted transfer for exercising delegated powers — 4,551,100 GEL.

According to the city’s main financial document, infrastructure and healthcare will remain priority areas next year. In particular, 572,920,000 GEL is allocated for infrastructure in the 2026 budget, which accounts for 26% of the total budget.

For the social and healthcare sectors, 601,712,500 GEL is planned, which is 67,859,100 GEL more compared to 2025. Social and healthcare expenses make up 27% of the budget.

Additionally, donor funding of 168,000,000 GEL is provided through the state budget.

Next year, many important strategic projects will begin and continue, including: design and construction of a tram line; a cable car connecting Samgori and Vazisubani; full rehabilitation of Rustaveli Avenue; construction of new bridges and renovation of existing infrastructure; development of sports complexes and recreational areas; landscaping and renovation of squares and parks; and improvement of modern waste management systems.

A significant portion of the budget is also allocated to financing district administrations. Specifically, 298,933,900 GEL is allocated for this purpose, which is 24,095,100 GEL more than the approved 2025 budget.

The 2026 budget will also implement the following projects: demolition of the car bridge over the Digomi River in the Saburtalo district and construction of a new bridge; design and construction of a car bridge connecting Station Square and Tsotne Dadiani Street; purchase of new track measuring equipment; construction of a sports complex in the Digomi area; preparation of project and cost documentation for the construction of the “Ameri” sports complex (courts); rehabilitation of the rugby complex fields in Mukhaniani; preparation of project and cost documentation for the construction of a closed football field, outdoor pools, and padel courts in Bagebi; landscaping and renovation of squares (including Digomi Chala and First Republic Park); measures to improve the wastewater treatment system at the Tbilisi landfill.

Regarding other major projects, the budget includes: landscaping of the so-called “military town” park; rehabilitation of the fountain cascade in Vake Park; construction of four kindergartens; replacement of emergency houses (including continuation of construction of three houses); rehabilitation of the Chess Palace; rehabilitation of Sulkhan-Saba and Ingorokva Streets (including utilities); rehabilitation of 51 Tabukashvili Street; rehabilitation of Narikala Fortress; rehabilitation of 29 Niko Pirosmani Street; purchase of household waste containers; rehabilitation of the roadway of Agmashenebeli Avenue; rehabilitation of the centers of Tskneti and Kodjri; rehabilitation of the transport hub on Eristavi Street; construction and reconstruction of retaining walls; restoration work at the Ilia Chavchavadze House-Museum; rehabilitation of the figure skating sports center; road maintenance and repairs in districts; landscaping activities in districts; and funding of the program to support the development of homeowners’ associations.