The InvestBulgaria Agency has approved a project for the construction of a ski complex in the Pirin Mountain town of Dobrinishte.

Dobrinishte Ski received a first-class investor certificate on 26 October. Once a company receives such a certificate it is entitled to apply for state aid for the construction of some infrastructure that will be needed for the project.

The ski resort would be located in the area between Bezbog Peak and Dobrinishte. It is also located close to Bansko. Over the next three years it is estimated that the company would need to invest over €130m in the project.

Apart from ski infrastructure, the project envisions the construction of several hotels with the capacity to accommodate up to 10,000 tourists. Spa opportunities in the region would also make the resort an attractive destination all year-round.

The construction of Dobrinishte Ski resort is expected to create 1,500 new work places, with a further 1,000 people needed for the proper functioning of the ski facilities.