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Project title: Establishment and equipping of the leisure activities spot near the water reservoir Laža in Aizpute Aim: Aim of the project was to reconstruct surrounding territory of the bathing place (water reservoir Laža) in town of Aizpute and make it as a popular and active recreation zone for the locals of all ages. Implementer of the project: Council of the Rural Territory of Aizpute Address: Project is implemented in Aizpute, 58 Jelgavas Street, rural territory of Aizpute. Contacts: Andris Jankovskis, +371 63459145, [email protected], website www.aizputesnovads.lv Total costs of the project: EUR 72431.49 Public funding: EUR 17851.92 About the submitter of the project in a nutshell: due to the regional reform rural territory of Aizpute was formed from the rural municipalities of Aizpute, Cīrava, Kalvene, Kazdanga, Laža and town of Aizpute. 9763 inhabitants reside in the rural territory of Aizpute (data as per01.07.2014). Rural territory of Aizpute borders with rural municipalities of Skrunda, Kuldīga, Durbe, Vaiņode, Priekule and Pāvilosta. Rural territory of Aizpute dates back long ago – already in IX century the castle territory of Aizpute were ruled from the present territory of Aizpute, yet in XIX century and middle of XX century Aizpute was the centre of the county and up to 1962 – district centre. Not only the town of Aizpute but also local villages – Apriķi, Cīrava, Kalvene, Kazdanga – can be proud of the centuries long history. Rural territory is rich in various archaeological monuments, as well as versatile and beautiful scenery. Project description: total reconstruction of the water reservoir of Laža were performed within the frameworks of the Project resulting in bigger parking place, walking paths, reconstruction of two footbridges, boat stop, construction of changing booths, setting up of benches and waste bins, creation of the camping area, development of the children’s playground, area for sports activities, establishment of the recreation zone with overhang, picnic tables and grill spot. After implementation of the project many people visit territory of the Laža water reservoir as now this territory has become a lot more attractive providing various leisure time spending options for the people of all ages and genders. 39