YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 2, NOYAN TAPAN. In January-September 2006, construction of 17 bln 51.8 mln drams (about 39.6 mln USD) was carried out in Armenia's earthquake zone at the expense of all sources of finance for the construction, repair and reconstruction of residential buildings, social and production facilities. This made 4.3% of the total volume of construction in Armenia and 9.2% of construction of production facilities in the country. According to the RA National Statistical Service, in the indicated period 66 new residential buildings of the total area of 12 thousand 191 sq.m were delivered for use in cities and villages hit by the earthquake, which is 4.6% of the total area delivered for use in Armenia. 2 new comprehensive schools for 300 pupils were put into operation with a World Bank loan in the earthquake zone, including a school for 50 pupils in Tashir region, and one for 250 pupils in Tavush region.

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