November 6, 2010 - 12:58 AMT
Sevan hydropower plant to be put into operation in April 2011

Chairman of the commission for Lake Sevan issues, Vladimir Movsisyan, said that the cleaning of waterlogged parts of the lake will begin in the near future.

“Multifunctional excavators will be obtained for the purpose,” he told journalists on November 6. “The works will take 2 or 3 years.”

According to Movsisyan, 520 constructions at the will be demounted and a pumping station will be built.

Besides, Sevan hydropower plant will be put into operation in April 2011.

As to road construction, he said that Sevan-Lchashen road is expected to serve 8-10 more years. Then, new solutions will be found and possibly another road around the lake will be built.