Construction of a gas pipeline has commenced in two remote villages, Zhirenkopa and Kokuy, located in the Kobda District of the Aktobe Region. Over the next two years, 14 rural localities are set to be connected to the gas network.

Aktobe Region's Akim, Askhat Shakharov, reviewed the construction commencement during his working visit. The project plans to build approximately 150 kilometers of supply and distribution gas networks. The total project cost is 4 billion tenge, with the majority of the construction and installation work scheduled for completion this year.

According to Arysulan Aitbayev, head of the energy and housing and communal services department, the project holds strategic importance for the district's development. The newly established gas infrastructure will provide the technical feasibility for gasification of an additional 12 localities within the Kobda District: Sogely, Kogaly, Karakemer, Kyzyljar, Akrap, Kanay, Zharyk, Zhamankol, Ortak, Kursay, Utek, and Aksay. In the future, more than three thousand residents will gain access to natural gas.

Currently, the preparatory activities have been completed, and geodetic works along with pipeline installation will commence shortly. The project is expected to be fully completed by 2027.

reports ЖКХ24 citing the website of the Aktobe Regional Department of Energy and Housing and Communal Services.

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Almaty is set to enhance its oversight of investment projects at all stages of their implementation. This directive was issued by the city's mayor, Darkhan Satubaldy, during a meeting aimed at removing administrative barriers for investors.

During the meeting, projects previously approved by the Regional Investment Headquarters were reviewed. The discussion primarily focused on challenges associated with obtaining government services and approvals.

According to Kairat Bekenov, Chairman of Almaty Invest, the analysis highlighted that the most common delays occur in resolving issues related to land relations, architectural and urban planning procedures, and obtaining technical conditions for connection to engineering networks.

The mayor of Almaty mandated the clear allocation of responsibilities among government bodies, setting specific deadlines for implementation, and establishing continuous monitoring of the execution of decisions made.

The working functionality of the digital platform for investment project support was also assessed. Further implementation plans include expanding the platform's use to support social and strategic projects funded by the city's budget.

The mayor stressed that the timely implementation of investment projects is crucial for Almaty's economic growth—creating new production facilities and infrastructure, developing the tourism and hospitality sectors, the service industry, and expanding the city's tax base.

reports ЖКХ24 with reference to the official website of Almaty City Akimat.

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