From October 19 to October 22, 2026, inclusive, the Medeu – Shymbulak road, near the 'Gorelnik' visitor center, will undergo work for the installation of two reinforced concrete culverts with diameters of 1 and 1.5 meters.

During this period, the road will be completely closed to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

We kindly ask residents and visitors to consider these temporary restrictions when planning their trips and walking routes in this area.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

reports Housing and Communal Services 24, citing the official website of the Almaty city Akimat.

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More than 50% of sewer systems in Kazakhstan are in need of overhaul, while the average wear and tear of wastewater treatment plants exceeds 65%. As part of the National Project titled ‘Modernization of the Energy and Utilities Sector,’ plans are underway to update 7,800 km of water and sewer networks and construct and remodel treatment facilities across 45 cities, with an allocated budget of approximately 1.9 trillion tenge.

This information was presented at a briefing by the Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development of Kazakhstan at the Central Communications Service.

The national project covers water supply and sanitation systems, including residential buildings, schools, hospitals, and businesses. A phased upgrade of the worn-out utilities infrastructure is planned.

The total length of water supply networks in the country is 111,000 km, 38% of which are worn out. The situation with sewers is even more critical: out of an 18,000 km total length, 54% are in a state of disrepair. By 2029, it’s planned to reduce this wear and tear to 33% for water pipes and 41% for sewer systems.

To achieve this, approximately 700 billion tenge is allocated for updating 5,000 km of water networks, while 400 billion tenge will be used to modernize 2,800 km of sewer pipes. By 2026, the deterioration of water networks is expected to decrease to 37%, with sewer systems reducing to 52%.

During the briefing, it was announced that 146 water supply and sanitation projects are underway, with a total budget of 356 billion tenge. Among them, 95 projects worth 157 billion tenge are aimed at upgrading water supply lines and 51 projects with a budget of 199 billion tenge focus on sewer infrastructure.

Currently, 69 projects are under implementation, 23 projects have passed the two-stage selection and are preparing for bidding, and another 54 projects are under review.

In 2026, 309 billion tenge from budgetary sources will be allocated to 345 projects. These funds are intended for infrastructure updates in urban and rural areas.

Particular attention is given to the state of treatment facilities. Replacement of pipes is part of the solution, as the condition of these facilities greatly impacts the operation of sewer systems and environmental safety. With an average wear exceeding 65%, plans are in place to construct and reconstruct treatment facilities in 45 cities, backed by 800 billion tenge investments.

“Our task is to renew the entire water supply and sanitation system. It's not enough to just replace old pipes if treatment plants are still operating with outdated equipment. Modernization includes water networks, sewers, and facilities. Ultimately, residents should receive reliable services, and cities must have modern infrastructure,” emphasized the Chair of the Construction and Housing and Communal Services Committee of the Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development of Kazakhstan.

The briefing also touched upon the digitalization of water services. Alongside physical upgrades, plans include equipping water utilities with systems that monitor infrastructure and manage leaks.

In the initial phase, 32 water utilities from 25 cities have applied for automation, amounting to 54 billion tenge. Contracts have been signed for 8 applications totaling 12 billion tenge, with another 7 applications worth 17 billion tenge in the bidding process. Similar efforts are ongoing with 62 additional water utilities.

A platform called Smart Turmys has also been developed, which will aggregate subscriber data and consumption information, improving the operations of utility companies.

The briefing clarified the shift towards smart metering devices. The replacement will be gradual, and there will be no need to prematurely replace functional meters.

In addition to infrastructure modernization, the government provides subsidies for the public. In 2026, 28 billion tenge will be allocated to subsidize drinking water supply, allowing for reduced tariffs.

For families with high housing expenses, support measures are in place. Currently, 400 million tenge has been allocated from local budgets, benefiting about 8,000 families.

reported ЖКХ24 with reference to the Committee for Construction and Housing and Communal Services of the Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development of Kazakhstan.

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