In Almaty, under the directive of the city's akim, Darkhan Satybaldy, there has been a significant increase in control over illegal construction activities. This year, 52 structures have been demolished, and oversight is being enhanced on the building of residential properties on land not designated for such purposes. As part of this control, efforts are underway to identify and prevent further violations of construction norms and regulations, which is a crucial step in ensuring legality in urban planning activities.

Reported by ZHKK24 with reference to Tengrinews.

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The state communal enterprise 'Shymkent Su-Shar' has announced the introduction of new tariffs for water supply services. According to information published on September 25, 2026, in accordance with the order of the Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 320-OD, the tariffs for the enterprise's services will be effective from November 1, 2026.

Under the newly established tariffs, the cost of water supply via channels will be 699.98 tenge per 1,000 m³.

Attached: a copy of the order from the Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated September 25, 2026, No. 320-OD – 4 pages.

reported by ЖКХ24 with reference to the website of the Department of Comfortable Urban Environment Development of Shymkent city.

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