ArmInfo. The Armenian government will allocate 67.456 million drams for the overhaul of the basement of the Probation Service of the RA Ministry of Justice. The decision was made at a Cabinet meeting on August 27.
The rationale for the draft decision notes that the basement, approximately 530 square meters in area, is currently unused due to severely deteriorated water supply, drainage, and sewerage systems. As a result of frequent failures of the aforementioned systems, as well as the penetration and impact of rainwater from outside, the building's foundation gradually deteriorates and weakens, increasing seismic safety risks. Over time, water leaks from worn water and sewer pipes, coupled with warmer temperatures, spread an unbearable, pungent odor within the building, creating an unsanitary environment.
To address this issue, taking into account the existing and unused basement space, appropriate calculations were made and a cost estimate for the renovation was developed. According to this estimate, if the planned work is carried out, it would be possible to create 125 square meters of workspace (one classroom, four offices) in the basement, as well as 110 square meters of utility space: storage, restrooms, changing rooms, and other technical spaces. If the aforementioned work is carried out, it would be possible to free up utility and other spaces located on other floors of the Service building and move them to the basement. This will create approximately 235 square meters of additional usable space.
