Discussed the progress of the implementation of the national project "Modernization of the energy and utility sectors"

Today, at a government meeting chaired by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, the progress of the implementation of the national project "Modernization of the energy and utility sectors" was reviewed. The akim of the region, Murat Yergeshbayev, also participated in the meeting in a video conference format.

Current and additional issues were discussed at the meeting, and instructions were given to the responsible heads of industries. The head of the region instructed the institutions "Kyzylorda Distribution Networks", "Kyzylorda Water System" and "Kyzylorda Combined Heat and Power Plant" to organize the work on the modernization of electric, thermal, drinking and sewage networks efficiently and in a timely manner.

In addition, the department for regulating natural monopolies was instructed to expedite the inclusion of projects in the tariff estimate of utility enterprises. One of the main priorities is to ensure uninterrupted provision of utility services to consumers, for which the responsible institutions must organize their work in a coordinated and effective manner.

This year, 20 projects for the modernization of electricity supply, heating, drinking water supply, and sewage systems are being implemented from the budget without attracting loan funds, with 5 projects planned for 12 billion tenge. Planned modernization of utility-energy infrastructure facilities is underway in the region.

To date, 60% of electrical networks and installations are worn out, 40% of thermal networks, 15.8% of water supply networks, and 16.9% of sewage networks, reports ZHKH24, citing the website of the Department of Energy and Housing and Communal Services of Kyzylorda region.

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