This year, work will commence to supply gas to 31 villages in Aksu District, increasing the number of residents in Zhetisu Region who use natural gas to 518,000 people.

According to Beibit Isabayev, the regional akim, once the gasification projects are completed in 84 settlements across Aksu, Sarkand, and Alakol Districts, the region's gasification level will reach 93.8%. This information was shared during a meeting with residents of the Aksu District.

Currently, 110 settlements, including the Panfilov District, are connected to natural gas. By the end of the year, work in an additional 16 villages will be completed, increasing this figure to 74%.

"Last year marked the completion of the main gas pipeline 'Taldykorgan – Usharal,' along with the development of project estimates to provide natural gas to settlements in Aksu, Sarkand, and Alakol Districts. This year, funding from the Infrastructure Development Fund is allocated to initiate these works. Specifically, this year we will start work to connect gas to 31 villages in Aksu District, and next year, we will finalize them," noted B. Isabayev.

Additionally, during the meeting, discussions were held on ensuring the supply of drinking water. This year, work is underway in 11 settlements in the region, with 8 projects slated for completion by year-end and 3 to continue into the next year.

In Aksu District, the centralized provision of drinking water stands at 99.7%. Ongoing repair work is being conducted on the water supply networks in the villages of Bayterek, Altynaryk, Kopa, and Aktogan.

To reduce electricity expenses and ensure a stable supply of drinking water, funds from the regional budget will be allocated next year for the installation of solar panels in the village of Zhansugurov, where water is drawn from 3 wells.

In conclusion, it is noted that currently, 93% of the settlements in the Zhetisu Region are supplied with clean drinking water.

This report is provided by Utilities24 citing the website of the Department of Energy and Housing and Utilities of the Zhetisu Region.

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Almaty Mayor Darkhan Satybaldy held a personal reception for citizens. During the event, residents and representatives of public organizations raised issues related to housing, social support, urban development, transport infrastructure, and environmental concerns.

Among the topics discussed were proposals for developing support projects for people with special needs, establishing a music academy for children, implementing ecological technologies, and modernizing public transport. Residents also inquired about the construction of a football stadium, traffic organization, and the maintenance of residential buildings and their surrounding areas.

A significant portion of the discussions focused on housing matters. Almaty citizens brought up the provision of housing for socially vulnerable categories, conditions for privatization, housing for families with children with special needs, and the expropriation of land for public use.

Representatives from the relevant departments and district administrations provided explanations for each inquiry. Issues requiring further study will be addressed by the appropriate services under current legislation.

reported by ЖКХ24 with reference to the website of Almaty City's Akimat.

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