In the Year of the Native Land, 850 recreation areas were equipped near water bodies in Belarus

August 14, Minsk /Corr. BELTA/. In the Year of the Homeland, 850 recreation areas have been set up at water bodies in Belarus, the Council of Ministers Office informed BELTA. 1236 warning signs and pointers have been installed in the recreation areas, about 168 km of access roads and driveways have been built, and 321 sports and playgrounds have been equipped. These areas are additionally equipped with over 1060 waste containers, and more than 160 public toilets have also been installed here. During the preparation for the current summer season, the areas adjacent to the water bodies of the beaches were cleaned, the beaches were replenished, the bottom and shoreline of the reservoirs were cleared, the territories of the recreation areas were planned, beach equipment was repaired and painted, fire pits were organized, small architectural forms and gazebos were installed, benches were placed, locations for trade tents were designated, and boat and catamaran rental services were opened. Work continues on the removal of potentially hazardous polluting objects from water protection zones. A total of 41 such objects are planned for removal. To date, 29 of them have been removed. -0-