BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 27. On June 26,
presentation ceremonies for a number of projects were held at the
Seaside National Park.
Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation,
and Arzu Aliyeva, Head of the Baku Media Center, attended the
ceremonies.
Opening of the "Boulevard Sports Club"
The event began with the opening of the "Boulevard Sports Club,"
which was established following extensive renovation and
reconstruction work on the traditional tennis court complex at the
Seaside National Park.
Leyla Aliyeva and Arzu Aliyeva familiarized themselves with the
facilities at the sports club.
The new sports club was built as part of ongoing efforts to
promote a healthy lifestyle, expand sports infrastructure, and
increase recreational opportunities at the Seaside National Park.
It features a functional fitness hall equipped with modern
equipment, padel courts, and other sports facilities.
Presentation of the "WasteShark" Floating Water-Cleaning
Device
Following this, the innovative "WasteShark" floating
water-cleaning device was presented as part of measures implemented
to improve the environmental condition of the Baku Bay area of the
Seaside National Park and ensure the cleanliness of its waters.
During the presentation, the technical capabilities of the
device were demonstrated to Leyla Aliyeva and Arzu Aliyeva. Against
the backdrop of declining Caspian Sea water levels in recent years,
the device is equipped with advanced technological solutions that
allow it to swiftly collect floating waste, biomass, and various
pollutants in coastal areas, shallow waters, and enclosed marine
environments.
The remote-controlled device, equipped with special sensors and
cameras and capable of agile movement, collects waste, organic
debris, and pollutants from the water's surface. Operating
effectively in hard-to-reach areas, the "WasteShark" is designed to
expand the capabilities of environmental monitoring and cleanup
efforts.
The device is planned to be deployed for localized cleanup
operations in its initial phase, and, based on the results
obtained, will later be deployed across a wider area of Baku Bay in
various operational formats.
The project was implemented at the initiative of Leyla Aliyeva,
Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and founder and head
of the IDEA Public Union.
Presentation of Electric Phaetons
(Carriages)
Subsequently, a new project introducing electric phaetons to
provide visitors with a distinct recreation and sightseeing
experience at Baku Boulevard was presented.
Leyla Aliyeva and Arzu Aliyeva were first briefed on the new
project. Inspired by the carriage traditions of Baku, these
historic-looking modern vehicles offer eco-friendly, silent, and
comfortable tours along a dedicated route through the Boulevard.
The use of electric phaetons is one of the steps taken to promote
the principles of modern, environmentally sustainable urban
development. A tour of the Boulevard aboard the electric carriages
was then organized for the guests.
During the opening and presentation ceremonies, Leyla Aliyeva
and Arzu Aliyeva met with city residents and took photos with
them.
