Osh City Hall Denies Market Construction, Confirms Ethnocultural Center Plans

Osh city hall has refuted claims circulating on social media regarding the construction of a new market at the site of the old market near the Ak-Buura River. The municipality clarified that these reports are false and do not align with their development plans for the area.

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the messages being spread on social media about plans to rebuild a market on this territory do not correspond to reality.

Instead of a market, the city is proceeding with a project to establish a modern ethnocultural center. This center is intended to showcase the rich history of Osh, its national culture, and spiritual values. A significant element of the planned center will be dedicated to preserving historical heritage, including a section honoring the Madrasah of Alym-Bek Datka.

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the 50-meter water protection zone along the river will be preserved.

During the initial phase of the project, an office will be constructed to facilitate investor information and project presentations. Following this, the site will undergo cleaning and the demolition of existing structures. The city also assured that the 50-meter water protection zone along the river will be maintained as part of the development.

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Currently, only an office is being built on the territory to inform potential investors and present the project.

City officials have appealed to residents to obtain information about urban development exclusively from official channels to prevent the spread of misinformation. The denial comes amid online speculation about the future use of the prominent riverside location.

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In the future, they plan to create a modern ethnocultural center here, which will reflect the history of Osh, national culture, and spiritual values.