The city of Chiatura, located in a mountainous valley on the banks of the Kvirila river in Georgia, experienced strong economic growth due to the mining industry in the 1950s. The city chose POMA to retrofit its overhead transport system as part of its urban development plan and also to enhance its identity.

At the peak of its activity, Chiatura had about a hundred small ropeways throughout the valley that could transport both the manganese mine workers and the ore, but also allowed the population to travel to the various districts of the city.

Out of the 100 or so industrial and urban ropeways, 24 were exclusively for passenger transport and only eight are still in operation, with four being replaced by POMA.

These four urban ropeway lines (Sanatorium, Lezhubani, Naguti, Mukhadze) connect the city centre to the outskirts, at a speed of 6 m/s. Each cabin is designed to carry up to 15 passengers with the intention of making this the main means of transport for the local population. More than 10,000 people a day are expected to use the ropeway.

The city, which is becoming more aware of its potential as a tourist destination, also hopes its visitors will experience a really enjoyable excursion over the city.

The city of Chiatura, located in a mountainous valley on the banks of the Kvirila river in Georgia, experienced strong economic growth due to the mining industry in the 1950s. The city chose POMA to retrofit its overhead transport system as part of its urban development plan and also to enhance its identity.

At the peak of its activity, Chiatura had about a hundred small ropeways throughout the valley that could transport both the manganese mine workers and the ore, but also allowed the population to travel to the various districts of the city.

Out of the 100 or so industrial and urban ropeways, 24 were exclusively for passenger transport and only eight are still in operation, with four being replaced by POMA.

These four urban ropeway lines (Sanatorium, Lezhubani, Naguti, Mukhadze) connect the city centre to the outskirts, at a speed of 6 m/s. Each cabin is designed to carry up to 15 passengers with the intention of making this the main means of transport for the local population. More than 10,000 people a day are expected to use the ropeway.

The city, which is becoming more aware of its potential as a tourist destination, also hopes its visitors will experience a really enjoyable excursion over the city.

The city of Chiatura, located in a mountainous valley on the banks of the Kvirila river in Georgia, experienced strong economic growth due to the mining industry in the 1950s. The city chose POMA to retrofit its overhead transport system as part of its urban development plan and also to enhance its identity.

At the peak of its activity, Chiatura had about a hundred small ropeways throughout the valley that could transport both the manganese mine workers and the ore, but also allowed the population to travel to the various districts of the city.

Out of the 100 or so industrial and urban ropeways, 24 were exclusively for passenger transport and only eight are still in operation, with four being replaced by POMA.

These four urban ropeway lines (Sanatorium, Lezhubani, Naguti, Mukhadze) connect the city centre to the outskirts, at a speed of 6 m/s. Each cabin is designed to carry up to 15 passengers with the intention of making this the main means of transport for the local population. More than 10,000 people a day are expected to use the ropeway.

The city, which is becoming more aware of its potential as a tourist destination, also hopes its visitors will experience a really enjoyable excursion over the city.

The city of Chiatura, located in a mountainous valley on the banks of the Kvirila river in Georgia, experienced strong economic growth due to the mining industry in the 1950s. The city chose POMA to retrofit its overhead transport system as part of its urban development plan and also to enhance its identity.

At the peak of its activity, Chiatura had about a hundred small ropeways throughout the valley that could transport both the manganese mine workers and the ore, but also allowed the population to travel to the various districts of the city.

Out of the 100 or so industrial and urban ropeways, 24 were exclusively for passenger transport and only eight are still in operation, with four being replaced by POMA.

These four urban ropeway lines (Sanatorium, Lezhubani, Naguti, Mukhadze) connect the city centre to the outskirts, at a speed of 6 m/s. Each cabin is designed to carry up to 15 passengers with the intention of making this the main means of transport for the local population. More than 10,000 people a day are expected to use the ropeway.

The city, which is becoming more aware of its potential as a tourist destination, also hopes its visitors will experience a really enjoyable excursion over the city.