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The construction of the regional House of Culture in Shchuchinsk is coming to an end. 07.01.2025
The new House of Culture in Shchuchinsk, Burabaysky district, will become an important platform for the creative development of residents. The facility is equipped with the necessary equipment, including an auditorium with 400 seats, choreographic and rehearsal rooms, a conference room, a recording studio, an art studio, a ballet class, as well as specialized classrooms.According to Marat Suleimenov, a representative of the Azat Kurylys LLP contractor, construction work is at the completion stage, the facility is 98% ready. Landscaping has been completed, taking into account parking spaces.During the working trip, Akim of Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov got acquainted with the progress of the work."The House of Culture will become the center of attraction for the creative community of the district. All conditions for creativity, education and events are created here. This facility plays a significant role in the development of the cultural potential of the district," said Marat Akhmetzhanov.According to Katya Abdirova, a resident, thanks to the cultural center, the creative intelligentsia will have a place where they can rehearse, develop and spend their free time.The head of the region was also presented with the district's development plans for 2025. Akim of Burabay district Aray Sadykov spoke about the implemented and planned projects within the framework of urban infrastructure development. The city is actively working to improve engineering networks, road infrastructure, tourism, and housing construction. Among the key areas for 2025 are the completion of ongoing projects and the introduction of new initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life of local residents and attracting tourists.Summing up the results of the working trip, Akim of the region Marat Akhmetzhanov stressed that the main task of local executive bodies is to create comfortable living conditions for local residents, develop social and cultural infrastructure. This not only improves the standard of living, but also makes the region more attractive to investors and tourists. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/914071

A utility robot appeared in the Burabay district 07.01.2025
The robot TV inspector is equipped with modern cameras and sensors that provide high-precision images and allows for a detailed analysis of the condition of pipelines and is designed to detect defects in sewer pipes from 300 to 1000 mm in diameter.Akim of Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov handed over a new assistant and keys to specialized equipment, including a fuel tanker, a multifunctional KAMAZ, a farm and passenger Gazelle, as well as JAC and Haval pickups to the district's public utilities.It should be noted that the transfer of new equipment will be an important step in the development of the communal infrastructure of the region and the improvement of the material and technical base. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/914072

About 500 Shchuchinsk subscribers are connected to the central heating supply 07.01.2025
In the Burabaysky district, the issue of residents of the residential districts of Gorny, Remzavod and SHCHIPT in Shchuchinsk, who have been using stove heating since 1995, is being resolved. A central heating supply project is being implemented in the city this year.The heating network with a length of more than 3 km is designed to connect 180 subscribers, which will significantly improve the heat supply to residential buildings and increase the comfort of residents.To date, the main construction works have been completed, the heating line has been launched, and landscaping activities are underway. 11 houses have already been connected, and work on the remaining facilities will continue. The project is being implemented by Almatyinzhstroy JSC.Akim of Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov visited the family of Dosym Bekmagambetov, whose apartment is connected to the central highway, during a working trip."When the work on laying the networks began, none of us fully believed it. And now, after so many years, our houses have been connected to central heating, and the apartments are warm and cozy. Now we don't have to heat the stove or carry coal. I want to thank the Head of State for implementing such important initiatives for the benefit of the people," says D. Bekmagambetov.By the way, in 2024, 8.5 km of heating networks were built and reconstructed in the city of Shchuchinsk, 446 subscribers were connected to heat. This work will be continued this year. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/914073

The figure of the year is 592 offset contracts 06.01.2025
Following the results of 11 months of this year, the Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports that 592 long-term contracts and offset contracts worth 704 billion tenge have been concluded by large entities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/908896

Annual performance in the construction sector 04.01.2025
Positive dynamics are observed in the housing sector in 17 regions of the republic.
Between January and November, 16.3 million sq. m. of housing was commissioned. This is 8.3% more than in the same period last year. Also, about 146 thousand residential buildings have been commissioned to date, including 35,187 private houses.
According to the results of 11 months of this year, the volume of construction work amounted to 6.9 trillion tenge, an increase of 10.3% compared to the same period last year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/908904

Project to build perinatal center in Astana approved 04.01.2025
The project is located in Astana, Saryarka district, Sh. It is planned to be implemented at the intersection of Kosshygulyuly and Akan Seri streets.
The construction of the perinatal center is divided into 2 stages.
The 1st stage includes the design and construction of the foundation and frame of the main building, a conference room, an administrative and microbiological laboratory building.
The 2nd stage plans to design and build structural solutions for auxiliary buildings and structures (technical block with a garage for cars, BPP, medical gas buildings, TP), architectural solutions, main and auxiliary buildings and structures, technological solutions, internal engineering systems, external engineering networks, and a master plan.
Today, the State Expertise Agency has issued a positive conclusion on the 1st stage of the design and estimate documentation.
The customer of the project is the Corporate Fund "Company for the Construction of Objects". The general designer is a branch of the company "IT Engineering SA".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/909280

On the participation of the Sugatovskoye field in the auction 04.01.2025
Earlier on the official website of the Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the EPN "minerals.e-qazyna.kz " a notice was published on the holding of an electronic auction for 26 deposits containing reserves of solid minerals.One of the deposits is the Sugatovskoye deposit, which contains gold reserves.At the same time, legal disputes are currently taking place over this deposit.In this regard, we are notifying you of the withdrawal of this deposit from the auction until the settlement of legal disputes. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/909805

Production of passenger cars to be launched at Stadler Kazakhstan plant in Q2 2025 04.01.2025
Today, Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kanat Sharlapayev visited Stadler Kazakhstan LLP.The company is a member of the Stadler Rail Group of companies and is a leading manufacturer of passenger railcars for the railways of Kazakhstan.The production site is located in the industrial park of Astana. The total area of the premises exceeds 31 thousand square meters. m. The production capacity of the enterprise is more than 100 passenger cars per yearThe strategic partner of Stadler Kazakhstan LLP is the national carrier of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Passenger Transportation JSC. It is a subsidiary of JSC NC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, with which an agreement has been signed on the supply of modern, comfortable passenger cars of a new generation. They are designed to travel at a speed of 160 km/h, with a service life of 40 years.The cars produced will comply with the EAEU technical regulations and the latest technologies in the automotive industry.By the beginning of the 2nd quarter of 2025, the production of passenger cars will be launched at the Stadler Kazakhstan plant. As part of the offtake contracts with JSC NC KTZ, the acquisition of 537 guaranteed units for a total amount of 2 2.3 billion has been secured by 2030.Currently, the number of workers has become a large enterprise, reaching 300 people. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/910036

Kanat Sharlapayev got acquainted with the activities of the Atyrau Carriage Manufacturing Plant 04.01.2025
The Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kanat Sharlapayev arrived in the Atyrau region on December 27, 2019 as part of a working visit.
The Minister visited the Atyrau Carriage Works. Shota Abkhazava, head of the TEXOL group of companies, showed the guests the construction of new workshops and production facilities.
During the meeting, plans to expand production capacities were discussed, as well as a wide range of products to be offered as a result of the implementation of the entire industrial project in Atyrau. A day earlier, the Atyrau Carriage Works received a certificate of conformity TR CU 001/2011 for the serial production of 12-6785 hatch cars and 13-6792 fitting platforms until 2029. The two-axle bogie 18-6786 with an axle load of 23.5 tons has been certified for production at that time.
Today, the series of certified products have been determined - 8 thousand half-cars, 5 thousand platforms and 15 thousand bogies. The manufacturer's mark has been obtained - the Atyrau Wagon Building Plant has been assigned the conditional number 3004.
In addition to the main site, workshops for the production of wagon parts are being built. Full isolation of production will be carried out using materials produced in the country. The enterprise will create more than 3,700 jobs for specialists in various fields, including fitters, welders, drillers, riveters, etc.
For reference:
TEXOL is a Kazakhstani group of companies headquartered in Atyrau. The group's core competencies are the transportation of liquefied gas, petroleum products and dry cargo, providing a full range of services, including specialized training, rolling stock repair and maintenance.
EXOL has the youngest and most modern fleet of gas tankers in the Space 1520. The company is the second largest LPG carrier in the CIS.
In addition, TEXOL specializes in infrastructure and service projects, the main of which are the largest car repair depot in Kazakhstan - Ak-Zhaiyk-7, operating under the West Kazakhstan Service Company (WKSC) brand, as well as a specialized repair and testing point (RTP) for technical maintenance of gas tanks - "RIP-gas Kulsary".
Since 2024, TEXOL has launched 2 new clusters in Atyrau: a car service center on the territory of the Makhambet Industrial and Production Complex (IPC), which includes the newest and most innovative VDSh (wagon wheel workshop) in the CIS countries, a new car repair enterprise (Depot) and a car (tank) washing station. Also, the second cluster is the Atyrau Wagon Building Plant (AVZH) and factories directly related to this production.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/911008

Kanat Sharlapayev visited large industrial facilities in the Atyrau region 04.01.2025
Today, Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kanat Sharlapayev visited the Nintendo SEZ during a working trip to Atyrau region.Kanat Sharlapaev "Kazakhstan Petrochemical Industries Inc." was in LLC. The integrated gas chemical complex is the country's first oil refining project at the Tengiz field. The capacity of the enterprise is 500 thousand tons of polypropylene per year. To date, 442 thousand tons of granular polypropylene have been produced since the launch.At the first stage, 10 brands of polypropylene were developed, with a gradual expansion of the network to 65 brands. The field of application of polypropylene in many industries, including automotive, mechanical engineering, construction, electrical engineering, etc.The Minister visited Polymer Production LLP at the Nintendo SEZ. The company is engaged in the production of import and export-oriented polymer containers (bags), polypropylene (PPPE) and polyethylene films.The production capacity is 10.2 thousand tons of biaxially oriented polypropylene films, 24 million pieces of polypropylene bags, 4,125 tons of polyethylene films per year.Kanat Sharlapayev visited Intago Kazakhstan LLP. In addition to clothing, the Company is engaged in the production of non-woven textiles. Intago Kazakhstan is implementing the investment project "construction of a plant for the production of non-woven geosynthetics in the territory of the Nintendo FEZ in Atyrau region." The annual production volume of nonwovens is 3,600 tons per year.The plant opened in September this year and became the country's only manufacturer of geotextiles with a width of 6 meters. He made a significant contribution to the development of the construction industry and infrastructure, and set new standards for quality and innovation in the field of geosynthetic materials.In addition, the Minister visited Sileno LLP. The project is in the second stage of construction of an integrated gas chemical complex. The construction period is 2024-2028, and commissioning is scheduled for 2029.In September of this year, the first construction works began on the polyethylene site and an EPC contract for pyrolysis installation was signed between Sileno and Tecnicas Reunidas (Spain) in a consortium with Sinopec Engineering Incorporated (China). To date, work is underway to locate the main equipment, and negotiations are underway with potential contractors.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/911307

The geologically explored area is 104 thousand square kilometers. 04.01.2025
Over the past 11 months, 55 licenses for geological exploration of the subsoil were issued, of which 16 were for geological surveying, 5 for geophysical work, and 34 for groundwater.
It should be noted that the state geological survey of the subsoil will be carried out taking into account the measures provided for in the plans of the Ministry of Mineral Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2023-2027 for the development of the Abai district, Balkhash, and the rare and rare earth metals industry.
The regional geological exploration will increase the explored area to 2.2 million sq. km. by 2026. In particular, the total explored area in 2024 will be 104 thousand sq. km.
At the same time, prospecting work to identify the prospects for the discovery of rare earth metals has been completed at 11 sites.
As a result of these works, the prospects of the Kuirektikol site in the Karaganda region were noted. The preliminary reserve of the site is about 800 thousand tons of raw materials required for industrial development. The estimated resources are 935 thousand tons of rare earth metals, including cerium and lanthanides.
Work was carried out at the Akbulak site in the Kostanay region, and 2 gold and 1 gold and copper sites were identified.
In order to ensure access to the results of the State Geological Survey of the Subsoil by potential subsoil users, the results are published in the public domain on the electronic website e.geology.kz.
It is necessary to separately mention the monitoring of groundwater. In 2024, 765 million tenge was allocated for monitoring. The goal is to obtain quantitative and qualitative indicators of the state of groundwater and hazardous geological processes at 4004 monitoring points.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/912747

Industry indicator of the year 04.01.2025
The Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan presented data on the main indicators in the supervised industries for 11 months of this year.The industrial sector of Kazakhstan shows positive dynamics in the main branches of the manufacturing industry with a cumulative index of 5.3%. This includes mechanical engineering, ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy, and the chemical industry.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/908893

Special representatives from the Embraer aircraft manufacturing plant arrived in Aktau from Brazil in accordance with Annex 13 to the Chicago Convention 29.12.2024
Special representatives from the Embraer aircraft manufacturing plant arrived in Aktau from Brazil in accordance with Annex 13 to the Chicago Convention. The Investigation Commission visited the scene of the aviation accident and determined the upcoming work.It is also expected that in the coming days representatives of CENIPA (Center for investigation and Prevention of aviation accidents) will arrive in the country.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/910856

Clarification on the statement about the explosion of an oxygen tank on an AZAL plane 29.12.2024
Information about the explosion of an oxygen cylinder on an AZAL aircraft was received from the flight director of Rostov at 10.53.Thus, the Rostov flight director provided additional information to the flight director of the Aktau Tower that an oxygen cylinder had exploded in the passenger cabin of the aircraft, passengers were losing consciousness and requested resuscitation upon arrival. Based on this information, all rescue services were promptly notified.At the briefing, the chronology of events was announced based on reports from the Rostov flight director.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/911040

Reconstruction of water pipes – improving the quality of life 29.12.2024
The Akmola region continues to actively implement projects for the reconstruction of water supply networks. Among the key sites are the villages of Makpal and Bayanbai, where work is nearing completion.For the residents of the village of Makpal, where 320 people live, the completion of the reconstruction of the water supply networks was a long-awaited event. Previously, the population experienced serious inconveniences due to the decentralized water supply.The project included the construction of 9.8 km of trunk and 14.5 km of intra-village networks. The contractor was ArAi-NS Company LLP.To date, the facility has been completed at 100%, and the water supply in the village is already functioning. The executive documentation is currently being prepared, and the act of commissioning the facility is planned to be received by the end of the year.The village of Bayanbai, with a population of 2,895 people, has become a platform for the implementation of one of the largest infrastructure projects in the region. 26.4 km of modern water supply networks are being built here, which will completely solve the problem of water supply for local residents.The contract work is performed by Insect LLP, the facility is 95% ready.However, adverse weather conditions led to a slowdown in construction. Despite the high level of readiness, the completion of work may be postponed to the first half of 2025.The implementation of projects for the reconstruction and construction of water supply networks in the Akmola region is an important step to improve the quality of life of the rural population. Thousands of residents will have stable access to clean drinking water, which will positively affect their health and create comfortable living conditions. Programs of this scale demonstrate a serious approach to infrastructure development in the region. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/909711

Construction of a comfortable school for 2,000 places has been completed in the village of Koyandy 29.12.2024
The educational institution is ready to receive children. Today, Maulen Aimanbetov, Chairman of the Management Board of Samruk-Kazyna Construction JSC, together with Daryn Sabyrgali, Akim of Tselinograd district, inspected the facility and got acquainted with the conditions created for students and teachers.The new school is designed to train 2,000 students in one shift. This will significantly reduce the shortage of student places in the region. According to local executive authorities, 2,100 students have already been registered at the school, and the first classes will begin in the third quarter. The training will be conducted in Kazakh.The total area of the school is 20,715.4 m2, it has 96 classrooms equipped with modern equipment. The building meets high standards of safety and comfort: video surveillance cameras are connected to a centralized control system, separate blocks for elementary and high school classes are provided, and a barrier-free environment for children with special educational needs has been created.Special attention is paid to the landscaping of the school grounds. There are running tracks, a football field, gyms, basketball and volleyball courts, as well as a play area for younger students.The Comfortable School project, implemented on behalf of the President, is aimed not only at eliminating the shortage of places, but also at creating equal conditions for quality education for children across the country.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/910484

Focus on processing: development of the Kokshetau agro-industrial complex 29.12.2024
The agro-industrial complex is a strategically important industry for the region. High performance has been achieved in the current agricultural season, with a record grain harvest of more than 6.6 million tons with a yield of over 14 c/ha. This was stated by the head of the region Marat Akhmetzhanov at a reporting meeting with residents of the city of Kokshetau.Special attention is paid to the processing industry, which plays a key role in increasing the added value of agricultural products.Four enterprises for the production of meat products "Bijan", "Krasnoyarsk sausages", "Sterkh" and "Kazdelikates" are successfully operating in the city of Kokshetau. Dairy products are represented by such plants as Gormolzavod, Natizhe Day Fabrikasy and Moloko Sinegorye. Flour production is carried out by Sinegor Grain, MK Agroproduct, Kazmelprom and Agrimer Astyk. The products of companies such as Gormolzavod, Bijan and Sinegor Grain are known not only within the region, but also beyond, confirming the high level of quality and competitiveness."The main task of the akimat of the city is the further development of the processing industry. Special emphasis should be placed on opening new enterprises, attracting investors and creating conditions for the modernization of existing production facilities. This will significantly increase the volume of processing, expand the range of products and strengthen the region's position in the domestic and foreign markets," the governor of the region emphasized.The development of the agro-industrial complex and the processing industry, in particular, will be an important step in increasing the economic sustainability of Kokshetau and the region as a whole.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/911208

Kokshetau industrial sector - new prospects for growth 29.12.2024
Kokshetau plays an important role in the industrial production of the Akmola region, providing almost a fifth of the total volume. Mechanical engineering, the food industry and the production of building materials are developing here. This was stated by akim of the region Marat Akhmetzhanov at a reporting meeting with the population of the city of Kokshetau. Such large enterprises as JSC Tynys and LLP Asyl-Arman, as well as 15 medium-sized and 171 small and subsidiary enterprises operate in the regional center. The region is a leader in the production of agricultural machinery, trucks and specialized vehicles. It produces 100% of railway bearings, 81% of specialized vehicles, 67% of combine harvesters and 39% of tractors nationwide.Despite the successes achieved, it is important to strengthen production, increase the volume of finished products and work on import substitution of components.This year, 11 investment projects have been implemented in the city.Among the key facilities: a complex for processing legumes and cereals, a universal pea groat shop, the third stage of the industrial park of agricultural machinery, a feed mill and other enterprises. However, there are still not enough projects related to the production of finished products in Kokshetau."The Mayor's Office of the city needs to work on attracting foreign investments, which currently account for only 6.2% of the total investment. The main goal is to create more export–oriented enterprises and maximize the potential of the city for the development of industrial production," M. Akhmetzhanov said. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/911214

Housing purchase and renovation program: how are the housing conditions of Kokshetau residents improving 29.12.2024
This year, more than 560,000 square meters have been commissioned in the region, and the living conditions of more than five thousand Akmola families have improved. This was stated at a reporting meeting with the population of Kokshetau by akim of the region Marat Akhmetzhanov.Over the past three years, 11 budget houses, or 515 apartments, have been commissioned in Kokshetau. This year, 2 rental and 11 loan houses were commissioned, which is twice as much as last year.This year, a unique opportunity has appeared, initiated by the Head of State, a new housing purchase program for socially vulnerable segments of the population. This mechanism allows you to quickly resolve housing issues for large families, orphans and other categories of citizens. In general, 850 apartments have been purchased in the region this year, 318 of them in the regional center.Also this year, a housing renovation program was launched in Kokshetau."In general, there are 11 local areas in Kokshetau, in which 136 dilapidated houses will be renovated in stages. These measures will create new social and housing facilities, a harmonious architectural style, landscaped areas, parks, playgrounds. Thus, we will get a new look of the city," Marat Akhmetzhanov emphasized. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/911221

The construction of a thermal power plant in Kokshetau has entered an active phase 29.12.2024
This year in Kokshetau, the switchgear was upgraded and current repairs were carried out at RK-1 and RK-2, which improved the reliability of the city's energy system. However, the key event was the transition of the CHPP construction to the active phase. This was stated by akim of the region Marat Akhmetzhanov at a reporting meeting with residents of the regional center.To implement the project, Kokshetau TPP LLP was established. The developer of the design and estimate documentation will be the Russian company Inter-RAO Export LLC. A 170-hectare site and a 130-hectare ash dump have already been allocated for the construction of the CHP. After the state examination, construction and installation work will begin. "Special attention is paid to the environmental friendliness of the future station. It is planned to install gas cleaning equipment that meets international standards. The use of coal-fired generation, which is relevant in countries such as Russia, China and India, will ensure the rapid supply of technological equipment. In addition, it is possible to switch the station to gas if there is a central gas supply, which will not require additional retrofitting," said the head of the region.By the way, in September of this year, engineering and geological surveys, topographic work and preparation of sites for temporary structures began. Work continues, and the implementation of this strategically important project will be an important step towards increasing the energy independence of the region.Special attention is also paid to projects for the development of the city's road network. This year, 5.9 billion tenge has been allocated for the construction and repair of roads. As part of the project, work is underway on the construction and reconstruction of roads in the Saryarka microdistrict, on Gabdullin Street and on the section from Ualikhanov Street to the overpass. The repair of roads in Kokshetau and the village of Krasny Yar has been completed. Construction of access roads to two comfortable schools in the Saryarka microdistrict has begun. A high-class road was built along Lake Kopa at the expense of sponsorship funds, landscaping was carried out and lighting was installed. This road will significantly reduce the distance between the two districts of the city and will help relieve the main streets of Kokshetau. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/911235