Public community restrooms for sale in Tomsk for 17 million rubles
Tomsk, August 24 - RIA Tomsk
The owners of a business consisting of six public restrooms across Tomsk have sold the establishment for RUB 17 million; the facilities are located on Prospekt Novosobornaya, Ploshchad Južnaya, Lagernyi Park, a square near the Drama Theater, and a square near the Tomsk Drama Theater. The business partner confirmed the sale to RIA Tomsk on Thursday.
Previous reports indicated a shortage of public restrooms in Tomsk. As of July 2023, there were only 13 publicly accessible restrooms in the city, with some of them out of service. The city government had planned to install an additional five to six restrooms in 2024, with a list of ten potential locations identified. In August, public tender was announced for the acquisition of two modular restrooms to be placed on Naberezhnaya Tomi and on Beloye Ozero.
"Our business has been operational since 2004, and we currently have six facilities located in various districts of the city... Prospekt Novosobornaya and Lagernyi Park have two facilities each... One is located on Ploshchad Južnaya, another is in a square near the TYAZ (Tomsk Regional Youth Theater), and another is situated near the Drama Theater... As we are relocating, we are selling them accordingly," the business partner told the agency, confirming the sale price to be RUB 17 million.
New modular restrooms on Naberezhnaya Tomi and Beloye Ozero in Tomsk to open in the fall
The business partner added that the sale allows for continued operations in other ventures, without excessive distractions. He declined to comment on whether significant additional efforts are being made at this stage. He also emphasized the importance of monitoring the business as one would with any other enterprise.
According to the business partner, the local authorities have not shown interest in the sold restrooms and have not approached the owners.
Background
Tomsk, as a significant city in Russia, may be undergoing ongoing infrastructure development projects, which could include enhancing public facilities such as restrooms. However, specific details about public restrooms for sale or expansion plans are not readily available. Local government announcements and press releases would be necessary to provide detailed information on the matter. Furthermore, investments in public facilities from local businesses or community groups could also be a possibility, depending on local initiatives and funding availability.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, consulting local government announcements, city council meetings, or local news outlets in Tomsk is advisable.
While the previously operational public restroom facilities across Tomsk have been sold for RUB 17 million, the city government plans to install new modular restrooms on Naberezhnaya Tomi and Beloye Ozero in the fall. Although the local authorities have not shown interest in the sold restrooms, the business partner is planning to invest further in other ventures such as home-and-garden or shopping, recognizing the importance of continuous growth and monitoring in any endeavor.
