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Farka Lake, work is underway on walkway, running track and bicycle lane

TIRANA, August 5 /ATA/ Prime Minister Edi Rama posted today in the social media images from the construction site that is transforming the area at the Farka Lake, an artificial lake and municipal park in the southeast of Tirana, about 9.6 km away from the city centre.

“The construction site at the Farka Lake area where work is underway on the new pedestrian walkway, running track and bicycle lane”, said Rama on social media

The municipality of Tirana continues to transform the Farka Lake area with the aim of turning it into a tourist destination.

The artificial lake of Farka was built in the 80s of the last century and is one of the largest lakes in Albania that has been used for irrigation.

The land around the lake of Farka covers an area of ​​11,000 m2 and a length of 760 linear meters. This area stands out for its biodiversity and attractive hilly landscape, as well as natural heritage.

Being very close to Tirana, Farka Lake is becoming an increasingly visited location, especially during the weekends./p.s./

 

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