According to Deputy Akim of Almaty Beibut Shakhanov, municipal services of the city promptly started clearing streets, roads and sidewalks. Snow removal work will be carried out around the clock. View this post on Instagram A post by ALMATY ÁKIMDIGI (@akimat_almaty)"Today, from 9:00 a.m., snow began to fall in the city and in mountainous areas, which will last up to two days. The total precipitation is expected to be up to 20 mm. This is a significant amount, so we have a lot of work ahead of us. Since the morning, the municipal services have carried out a preliminary treatment of the streets with anti-icing agents to ensure the safety of movement. The main work will begin after the snow accumulates. We will start clearing the main and central streets, form snow banks and organize snow removal," said the Deputy akim of Almaty.Cleaning technology and forecastsAccording to Kazhydromet, on January 23 and 24 in Almaty, the air temperature is expected to drop to -15... -20 degrees. At the moment, the roads are being treated with anti-icing materials. 152 sand spreaders are involved. 950 tons of deicing materials and 60 m3 of liquid reagents were consumed. 46 operational teams are working on dangerous sections of roads, which patrol the condition of the road surface.General cleaning of main streets will take up to 3 days, and of streets of regional significance – up to 7 days."At the moment, more than 600 units of special equipment are working on the roads, about 1.5 thousand people are involved in the daytime. Work will continue at night, until the snow is completely removed from the city. We have organized a round—the-clock duty in the akimats of the districts to monitor the cleaning," Beibut Shakhanov added."We understand that the snowfall creates temporary inconveniences for the townspeople. We ask you to understand the work of public utilities and provide assistance: do not park cars at the roadsides so that the equipment can do its job unhindered," the deputy akim emphasized.To promptly resolve issues, residents can contact the district akimats using the following links to Telegram bots:1. Auezovsky - https://t.me/akimatAuezov1 2. Alatausky - https://t.me/akimat_alatau 3. Almalinsky - https://t.me/almalyaudany/1 4. Bostandyksky - https://t.me/bostandykaudanyy/1717 5. Zhetysusky - https://t.me/obzhetysu 6. Medeusky - https://t.me/medeu_audany 7. Nauryzbaysky - https://t.me/+jD3nmPVIVrw1YWQ6 8. Turksib - https://t.me/turksib_audany Forecast for January 23: snow at times, temperature at night -13...-15°C, daytime -7...-9°C.Forecast for January 24: partly cloudy, no precipitation. At night -18...-20°C, during the day -10...-12°C.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/922591

Almaty showed dynamic socio-economic development in 2024. The city's short-term economic indicator exceeded the forecast growth rate of 5.5%, amounting to 8.3%. The growth drivers were an increase in the volume of transport services by 25.3%, construction by 17% and trade by 8.6%.In the first 9 months of 2024, the gross regional product of Almaty increased by 3.8% in real terms. By the end of 2024, the city's GRP growth is estimated at 5.8% -6%, and economic growth is projected to accelerate to 6.4% in 2025.Thanks to the dynamic growth of the city's economy, local budget revenues are increasing. In 2024, the budget of Almaty received 1,874 billion tenge of taxes and payments with an increase of 24%. The main revenues - about 70% - are provided through the development of SMEs.For 9 months of 2024, the incomes of Almaty residents averaged 335 thousand tenge with a real increase of 10.2%. The average monthly salary in real terms increased by 6.1% to 470 thousand tenge compared to the same period of the previous year.In 2024, 73.9 thousand jobs were created, of which 83.2% were permanent jobs (61.5 thousand). As a result, the unemployment rate dropped to 4.6% in the third quarter of 2024.Business and investment activity remains high.In 2024, investments in fixed assets increased by 8.2% due to significant growth in investments in manufacturing (2.9 times growth), education (by 84.7%), transport (by 37.5%), healthcare (by 31.3%). About 90% are private investments, which grew by 6.2%.The favorable investment climate of the city is confirmed by its high credit rating. On December 6, 2024, Fitch Ratings confirmed the independent credit rating of Almaty at BBB+, with a Stable outlook.The active development of small and medium-sized businesses continues, where more than 80% of permanent jobs have been created. In 2024, 53.1 billion tenge was allocated from the budget for subsidizing, guaranteeing and lending, which allowed supporting 2507 new SME projects.The development of the manufacturing industry is one of the main priorities for diversifying the city's economy. 67 projects are being implemented in the Industrial Zone of Almaty, in which 485 billion tenge has been invested and 11.6 thousand jobs have been created. In 2025, it is planned to commission 15 projects worth 197 billion tenge, with the creation of 2,700 jobs. 13 projects worth 31 billion tenge are being implemented in the PIT FEZ with the creation of 220 jobs. Of these, 5 projects worth 10 billion tenge are planned to be commissioned this year with the creation of 361 jobs.According to the approved Master Plan until 2040, which provides for a decrease in building density and an increase in green areas, in 2024 there was a decrease in the volume of housing commissioned by 10.3% - 2.4 million square meters were commissioned. m versus 2.67 million sq . m . m in 2023.In general, all the parameters of economic growth and budget revenues set for 2024 have been met, and the dynamic development of socio-economic indicators will continue this year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/922831

Last year, 73.9 thousand jobs were created in Almaty. It is important to note that 61.5 thousand of them are permanent.The most important priority in the work of the Akimat of the city is to improve the well-being of Almaty residents. For 9 months of last year, taking into account current inflation, the average monthly salary in Almaty increased by 6.1% in real terms and amounted to 470 thousand tenge.Last year, 73.9 thousand jobs were created. 83.2% of the jobs created are permanent. As a result, the unemployment rate in Almaty dropped to 4.6% in the third quarter of 2024.Manufacturing is a key factor in diversifying the urban economy. 67 projects worth 485 billion tenge are being implemented in the Industrial Zone of Almaty, where 11.6 thousand jobs have been created. In 2025, it is planned to launch 15 projects worth 197 billion tenge with the creation of 2.7 thousand jobs. 13 projects worth 31 billion tenge are being implemented in the PIT FEZ with the creation of 220 jobs. This year, 5 projects worth 10 billion tenge are expected to be commissioned, which will provide 361 jobs.Annual inflation is projected to slow down to 7.5% in the megacity in 2025.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/922837

High business and investment activity remains in Almaty. Thanks to the measures taken, today Almaty is the country's main hub for investments in the non–resource sector.In 2024, Almaty attracted about 2 trillion tenge of investments in fixed assets. Investments in fixed assets increased by 8.2% due to a significant increase in investments in manufacturing (2.9 times growth), education (by 84.7%), transport (by 37.5%), healthcare (by 31.3%).This growth dynamics indicates a qualitative change in the investment structure. About 90% are private investments, which grew by 6.2%.Taking into account the intensive development of the city's economy and significant growth in local budget revenues, on December 6, 2024, Fitch Ratings confirmed Almaty's independent credit rating at BBB+, with a Stable outlook.In general, it is planned to attract 2.2 trillion tenge to the city's economy in 2025.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/922841

In Almaty, in 2025, 71 billion tenge is planned to be allocated from the budget for the development of small and medium-sized businesses, including by increasing funding from the local budget 2.5 times to 52.6 billion tenge. This will support only 4 thousand projects, including 2 thousand new projects. This is reported by the Department of Entrepreneurship and Investments of the city of Almaty.Today, more than 85% of the total number of people employed in the city, or about 942 thousand Almaty residents, work in this field.It should be noted that Almaty plans to increase the contribution of small and medium-sized businesses to the economy from 60% in 2024 to 75% by 2030.In 2024, 53.1 billion tenge was allocated from the budget to support 2.5 thousand new projects.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/922845

In 2024, the budget of Almaty received 1,874 billion tenge of taxes and payments with an increase of 24%. At the same time, about 70% of revenues are provided through the development of SMEs. This is reported in the Almaty Finance Department, noting that local budget revenues show significant growth due to the dynamic growth of the city's economy.It should be noted that in December last year, the Maslikhat of the city approved the budget of Almaty for 2025-2027. For the first time in the history of our country, the Almaty city budget for the current year exceeded the mark of 2.2 trillion tenge. This is 2.1 times higher than at the beginning of 2022. The budget of the districts is also showing growth. Thus, taking into account the decentralization of functions, the budget of 8 districts of Almaty was approved in the amount of 293.6 billion tenge with an increase of 6 times by 2022.Since the beginning of 2023, the Akimat of Almaty has carried out extensive preparation of project documents for the implementation of major infrastructure projects. As a result, in 2025, the development budget increased 2.2 times to 458 billion tenge by 2022.According to the instruction of the Head of State on the progressive improvement of the well-being of citizens, the budget of Almaty retains its social orientation. This area accounts for more than 40%, or 894.3 billion tenge in 2025.It should be recalled that, taking into account the intensive development of the city's economy and a significant increase in local budget revenues, on December 6, 2024, Fitch Ratings confirmed Almaty's independent credit rating at BBB+, with a Stable outlook.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/922848

Applications for participation in the competition for the best New Year's decoration among small and medium-sized businesses were submitted by more than 60 business representatives, including food and non-food stores, catering and services.Recall that the competition was organized on New Year's Eve by the Department of Entrepreneurship and Investment of the city of Almaty, the acceptance of applications lasted from December 26, 2024 to January 13, 2025.The competition committee included the heads of the Almaty City Entrepreneurship and Investment Department, members of the Public Council, the Association of the Kazakhstan Restaurateurs Club and the NGO "Independent Trade Union for the Protection of SMEs".The following participants were recognized as winners in four nominations:• "The best design of a grocery store" - "Turkish Delight Lotte" (certificate in the amount of 1 million tenge).• "The best design of a non-food store" - biobutyk "Telly" (certificate in the amount of 1 million tenge).• "The best design of an object in the field of catering" - Aurora cafe (certificate in the amount of 1 million tenge);• "The best design of an object in the service sector" - Busy Bee beauty territory (certificate in the amount of 1 million tenge).The winner of the Grand Prix of the competition was the ABR restaurant chain (certificate in the amount of 2 million tenge).The prize fund is formed due to sponsorship."The competition showed high activity and interest among the entrepreneurs of our city. The business reacted to this initiative with great enthusiasm, and it was possible to create a special New Year's mood for residents and guests of the city. We thank all participants of the contest for their activity. Together we make our city even more beautiful and more comfortable," said Alisher Satybaldiev, Head of the Almaty Entrepreneurship and Investment Department, during the award ceremony.The organization of a contest for the best New Year's decoration among small and medium-sized businesses has a high social and cultural significance.Such initiatives have contributed to creating a festive atmosphere, improving urban aesthetics, strengthening a comfortable environment for residents and developing the tourist attractiveness of the metropolis.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/922242

The unique Next Generation Leaders Olympiad, organized by the city Career center to support young professionals, starts in Almaty. This project is aimed at creating a talent pool and reducing youth unemployment.The Olympiad includes three stages: online testing, a case championship, and a personal interview with a practical assignment. Young professionals learn how to write resumes, conduct a dialogue with employers, and demonstrate their professional skills.According to the head of the Department for work with employers at the City Career Center, Akarys Terebekov, the project has already covered 15 universities in the city, and it is expected that more than 70% of participants will be able to find a job after completing all stages."The Next Generation Leaders Olympiad is not just a competition, but a full-fledged platform for unlocking the potential of young people. We want every graduate to be confident in their future and to be able to find a decent job," said Terebekov.He added that these initiatives are part of a comprehensive youth support program aimed at creating new opportunities and reducing unemployment in Almaty.Applications for participation in the program will be accepted until January 26 inclusive. Registration takes place at this link: https://forms.gle/6gWS8TNY8dPaxb9x9 .For more information, please contact these numbers: Akarys - 8 (747) 963 31 35; 8 (708) 769-19-97 Rayhan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/922247

The Department of Municipal Infrastructure Development of Almaty summed up the results of the additional stage of the Almaty Zhastary program, which took place from July 29 to August 7, 2024.On the platform www.almaty-zhastary2024.kz 2,757 participants received access to the editing of applications, of which 1,872 submitted documents in the following areas::- healthcare – 456,- education – 773,- culture – 95,- sport – 23,- Universities and research institutes – 196,- MASS media – 40,- social sphere – 75,- public utilities – 139,- working youth – 75.Following the review, 759 applications were approved in the following areas::- healthcare – 210,- education – 332,- culture – 24,- sport – 3,- universities and research institutes – 74,- MASS media – 22,- social sphere – 18,- public utilities – 56,- working youth – 20.Of these, 183 participants with the highest score will receive referrals to confirm their ability to pay.Participants who have received referrals must contact any Otbasy Bank service center within 15 business days. After successful confirmation of their ability to pay, they will be able to choose housing on the primary or secondary market within 45 calendar days.The remaining 576 participants are included in the reserve until the end of the confirmation period for the first applicants.The main reasons for the refusal of 1,113 applicants were the lack of necessary documents, including certificates of housing, pension payments, and others.Details are available on the website www.almaty-zhastary2024.kz . Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/akimat_almaty/reel/DFFIYU_TFZN/ Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/921809

This year, on behalf of the mayor of Almaty, Yerbolat Dosayev, the number of community centers in Almaty will be increased to 16 - two in each district. In 2024, 8 such organizations were launched in the metropolis.This project is multifunctional. The community centers provide psychological and legal assistance to youth representatives, and provide consultations on employment, government programs, career guidance, financial literacy, and language courses. It also hosts educational and cultural events, dance halls, recording studios, and TikTok zones.Last year, over 1.7 thousand events were held in the megacity in the form of lectures, seminars, eco-actions, intellectual games, acoustic evenings, quizzes and quizzes, master classes, board games and sports tournaments with a total coverage of more than 380 thousand young people. Over 12 thousand people received consultations, of which 4.7 thousand were employed, 3.3 thousand were in short–term courses, and 2 thousand were with a psychologist and a lawyer. In total, over 112 thousand young people visited Almaty community centers in 2024.According to Bolat Kisambayev, a citizen of the city, he met active guys in community centers who jointly implement new and interesting ideas, startups, and find like-minded people. "This is a very cool initiative. We need to support young people. Such centers help not only to employ young people, but also to direct their energy in the right direction. I think that the focus should be on such relevant areas as IT technologies and artificial intelligence. Now the labor market is really changing, and Kazakhstanis need to keep up with the times. As far as I know, there are similar projects in the USA, Japan and other developed countries. I express my gratitude to the Mayor's office of the city for the opportunities provided to us," Bolat Kisambayev shared.According to volunteer Dilyaram Asanova, thanks to her participation in the activities of the city's community centers, she also made many new interesting and useful acquaintances. "These organizations allow us to unite the efforts of caring citizens. We took part in collecting humanitarian aid for flood victims, participated in the republican environmental campaign "Taza Kazakhstan", spoke at various forums among bloggers, at the Birlik Sport Fest event, etc. The guys from community centers are always focused on positive results," the girl said.It should be recalled that 8 community centers in Almaty were launched last year within the framework of the "Program for the development of the city of Almaty until 2025 and medium-term prospects until 2030", with the support of the project office of the city akimat - one in each district.In addition, since last year, Kazakhstani-made fandomats have been installed in each community center – collection devices for plastic bottles and aluminum cans for their further processing. Thus, environmental values are being formed among the visitors of this youth space, and residents of community centers are actively joining the ranks of eco-rangers, supporting environmental protection activities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/921803

Since the night of January 22, snowfall is forecast in Almaty for two days, sometimes heavy. Ice is expected, and the air temperature will drop.:• On January 22, at night from -7 to -9 °C, during the day from 0 to -2 °C;• On January 23, at night from -15 to -17 °C, during the day from -5 to -7 °C.In this regard, the municipal services of the city are switching to an enhanced mode of operation. Round-the-clock duty is organized at the production bases. 204 sand spreaders will be on duty at their locations until the start of the snowfall.The main thoroughfares will be pre-treated with liquid reagents. It is planned to employ 624 units of special equipment and 1,380 road workers around the clock.In addition, for the timely prevention and elimination of snowfall on dangerous sections of roads, descents, ascents, exits from transport interchanges, work on patrolling the condition of the road surface by 47 operational teams will be intensified.Due to the predicted icing, snow rolls on the carriageway, and icy sidewalks, we ask motorists and pedestrians to take precautions. We recommend that drivers slow down, increase the distance between cars, and avoid sudden maneuvers.District akimats have established headquarters for round-the-clock monitoring of harvesting operations.Dear pedestrians!Be careful on sidewalks, avoid the proximity of multi-storey buildings because of the risk of snow and icicles falling from the roofs.Department of Municipal Infrastructure Development in AlmatySource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/921819

This time, a three-storey house on Chernovitskaya St., 10, was demolished. This is reported by the Office of Urban Planning Control of Almaty.The owner (an individual) started construction without having permits - APS, approval of the draft design, project expertise and notification of the start of construction and installation work.As a result of an unscheduled inspection, administrative measures were taken against the owner based on a resident's request.Later, according to the claim of the department, the decision of the Zhetysu District Court of Almaty dated September 7, 2023 on the demolition of an illegally erected three-story apartment building was issued.The dismantling of the facility is carried out by the owner voluntarily with the participation of bailiffs.As part of the order of Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dosayev to strengthen construction control, 63 illegal facilities, including the Mechta, KHAN and others residential complexes, have been completely or partially demolished since the beginning of 2023.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/921296

The Budget of Public Participation program is being successfully implemented in Almaty, which allows local residents to implement their ideas for updating urban infrastructure. Over three years, 938 projects worth 39.1 billion tenge have been implemented in the metropolis.The program "Budget of Public Participation" has become an effective tool for creating a comfortable urban environment, taking into account the wishes of citizens, and the Akimat of Almaty intends to support its development. The city's budget for 2025 provides 17.1 billion tenge for BNU projects.Thus, thanks to the BNU program, an abandoned wasteland in the Alatau district was transformed into a well-maintained park. Local residents, including the author of the project Gaukhar Sheralieva, actively cooperated with the akimat: sidewalks, arches, benches, as well as recreation areas with lanterns and parking appeared here. Trees and shrubs have also been planted in the park, which has changed the appearance of the area.In Nauryzbai district, local residents, together with the district akimat, transformed the territory of the Shugyla residential complex, creating an Arbat with playgrounds and workout areas, a basketball field, an amphitheater and a recreation area with benches and swings. The uniqueness of the space was emphasized by stylish lighting poles and objects of small architectural forms made in the same style.A number of projects have been implemented in the Auezovsky district. At the initiative of local residents, a courtyard in the 2nd microdistrict and an abandoned plot in the 1st microdistrict were landscaped. Trees and shrubs have been planted in public spaces, and automatic irrigation, lighting, and video surveillance systems have been installed."Many thanks to the authorities for their attention to our application. In a few months, this abandoned site has turned into a cozy park that pleases us every day," said resident Larisa Mirgalieva.The People's Participation Budget project helps to improve urban infrastructure and create a comfortable environment for all residents of Almaty.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/921298

Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev awarded the Shapagat medal to Kanat Akhmetov, a driver of one of the city's bus routes, for his social and public activity and civic responsibility.The state award was presented by Deputy Akim of Almaty Askar Amrin. He noted that Kanat Akhmetov became the first representative of the labor professions to receive such an award in 2025, which was declared the Year of the Working Professions by the President."It is a great honor and a great responsibility for me to be awarded the state award. This is an additional incentive to work for the benefit of society, to be an example for colleagues and relatives. It is gratifying that the President pays attention to ordinary workers and recognizes their contribution to the development of the country," Kanat Akhmetov said.Earlier, the bus driver of the city route No. 66, Kanat Akhmetov, received a gift and gratitude on behalf of the mayor of the metropolis, Yerbolat Dosayev, for his attention to a passenger in a wheelchair.Kanat Akhmetov brings up four children, and has been working as a bus driver at Almatyelectrotrans for almost a year. A post on social media with a story about how he helped a passenger in a wheelchair get into a vehicle using the provided lift received a lot of warm responses from the townspeople.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/921299

In accordance with the Prime Minister's instruction to develop new approaches to reforming the budget and tax policy, Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin held the first meeting of the Expert Council under the Ministry of National Economy.  The meeting was attended by Minister of Finance Madi Takiev, Deputy Chairman of the National Bank Akylzhan Baimagambetov, Vice Minister of National Economy Azamat Amrin, and more than 20 experts, including heads of large financial, investment, analytical and consulting organizations, the Council of the Association of Financiers of Kazakhstan, and the National Economic and Social Enterprise "Atameken". The participants of the meeting discussed measures to increase budget profitability, in particular, a set of new and already proposed measures proposed within the framework of the development of the new Tax Code. The majority of participants agreed with the measures proposed in the new version of the code to eliminate a number of existing tax breaks, increase the corporate income tax (CIT) rate for banks and financial organizations, postpone the introduction of taxation of remuneration on government securities from 2030 to 2026, and revise the taxation of the gaming business. These measures, taken together, are designed to increase the profitability of budget revenues by more than 1 trillion tenge. However, these measures are not enough to close the gap between expenditures and budget revenues. As noted at the meeting, the burden on the budget is increasing every year, social spending is growing, and the development of the real sector of the economy accounts for less than 10% of budget expenditures. It is impossible to correct the situation without reforms in the tax and budgetary spheres. The participants of the meeting shared their opinions and proposals on balancing the imbalance between monetary and fiscal policy and increasing the efficiency of the taxation system. “2025 will not be easy for Kazakhstan. We will have to adopt long-standing reforms that have been postponed in previous years. This is to bring prices to market conditions so that the state can continue to fulfill its social obligations. Unfortunately, now we have to adopt a number of unpopular reforms to correct the situation with taxes, improve their administration, and even revise rates in some cases. Most importantly, we need to do this not to save the National Fund, but to transform the economy into a market economy. The new Tax Code, some of the proposals that we discussed today, will soon become a public good. I invite everyone to express their opinion,” said Rasul Rysmambetov, Chairman of the Board of NAC Analytica LLC (NU).  “Today we discussed the new Tax Code being prepared by the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan. We discussed many of the proposed changes. That is why the Tax Code currently under consideration is, first of all, very important for the future of our country. Of course, there are many proposals to improve tax administration, increase or decrease tax rates. In this regard, we need solutions that will contribute to improving the future of our people. This is where the importance of meetings like today lies,” noted economist Galymzhan Aitkazin. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/920416

Участники рассмотрели результаты реализации планов развития подведомственных организаций за 2023 год и план работы Общественного Совета МНЭ РК на текущий год.Как отметил Председатель Общественного Совета Дармен Садвакасов, в текущем году планируется рассмотреть 23 актуальных вопроса Министерства национальной экономики: о ходе реализации проектов«С дипломом в село», «Цифровая карта бизнеса», программы «Тариф в обмен на инвестиции», а также об итогах социально-экономического развития Республики Казахстан и др.Председатель Правления АО «Казахстанский центр государственно-частного партнерства» Аслан Калигазин проинформировал о ключевых направлениях работы Центра ГЧП, включая экономическую экспертизу проектов, оценку их реализации и обучение.«Выполнены ключевые показатели деятельности, в том числе проведение исследований по вопросам ГЧП, экспертиза и оценка реализации проектов ГЧП, концессионных проектов и бюджетных инвестиционных проектов, бюджетных инвестиций. Центр ГЧП также продолжает вести обучение и повышение квалификации в области бюджетных инвестиций и государственно-частного партнерства», - сказал А. Калигазин.Центр ГЧП продолжает работу над развитием законодательной и методологической базы ГЧП, а также планирует запуск программных проектов в социальной сфере и ЖКХ в 2025 году.АО «Институт экономических исследований» разработаны отчетыо бюджетных рисках и среднесрочные макроэкономические модели, а также создана база данных по инвестиционной привлекательности регионов. В текущем году Институт также продолжит работу в областисоциально-экономических исследований.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/920215

The implementation of the Tariff in Exchange for Investments program contributes to the renovation of communal infrastructure, reducing network accidents and improving the working conditions of utility workers.Asel Budeneeva, Head of the Department of the Committee for Regulation of Natural Monopolies of the Ministry of National Economy in Almaty, said at a briefing of the Regional Communications Service, it is planned to significantly reduce the level of deterioration of the infrastructure by 2029. For example, in 2024, in a megalopolis, the wear and tear of water supply systems decreased by 1%, and drainage systems decreased by 3%. Currently, network wear is 54.5% and 53.8%, respectively.According to Assel Budeneeva, the implementation of the program is also aimed at increasing the salaries of employees of public utilities. This reduces staff turnover, which, in turn, speeds up the elimination of accidents and improves the service of citizens."The effect of the program is obvious. We see how the wear and tear of the networks is gradually decreasing, the accident rate is decreasing, and our employees receive decent working conditions. This is a complex work that will benefit every resident of the city," she said.According to the speaker, within the framework of the National Project until 2030, subsidies will be allocated for the renovation of infrastructure in the fields of electricity, heat and water supply. These measures will make it possible to modernize engineering networks.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/920240

The operational actions of the municipal services in the Turksib district of Almaty have restored an underground medium-pressure gas pipeline damaged during the unauthorized laying of sewer pipes to the Asima establishment. Private individuals, without coordination with the city services, carried out work on puncturing asphalt at night and damaged a gas pipe. Due to unprofessional and irresponsible actions, the work of several boiler houses was suspended.150 workers and 6 pieces of equipment of QazaqGaz Aimaq JSC were involved in the repair and restoration work. To ensure uninterrupted heat supply to some consumers, the operation of the Airport boiler house of ATKE LLP was forced to switch to reserve fuel oil.As of 2 p.m., the damage to the gas pipeline has been repaired. Specialists will perform a crimping of the system, after which, to ensure the safety of consumers, a house-by-house bypass and a phased connection of the gas supply will be carried out. We ask residents to observe safety precautions and refrain from connecting themselves.It was established that the cafe owner and the contractor did not receive the necessary permission from the city utilities to carry out the work. The Turksib district Police Department has launched an investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice within the framework of current legislation.The Office of Urban Planning Control of Almaty has initiated an unscheduled check on this fact. Based on the results, administrative measures will be taken for the violations committed and an order will be issued to eliminate them.The costs associated with eliminating the consequences of the violation will be borne by the perpetrator.To connect to any engineering networks, individuals and individuals need to request technical specifications for connecting to the appropriate networks, develop design estimates based on the scheme and coordinate the project with public utilities (GKP at Almaty Su, Almaty Thermal Networks LLP, QazaqGazAimaq JSC, Alatau JSC Zharyk Companiyasy"). It is also necessary to obtain a voucher for the start of construction from the Urban Planning Control Department and notify the district akimat. Construction and installation work should be carried out under the supervision of public utilities. After completion of the work, it is necessary to obtain an executive survey and register it with the Urban Planning Control Department.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/920243

In the Turksib district of Almaty, after the restoration of the gas pipeline, the operation of three local gas boilers was resumed, and gas supply for subscribers was started.By the prompt actions of the utilities at 14:00, the gas pipeline was restored and the system was crimped. Specialists continue to make house-to-house rounds for the safe connection of subscribers.Let us remind you that on the night of January 17, during the unauthorized laying of sewer pipes to the Asima establishment, a medium-pressure gas pipeline was damaged. As a result of violations committed by private individuals, the operation of several boiler houses was suspended. 150 workers and 6 pieces of equipment of QazaqGaz Aimaq JSC were involved in the repair and restoration work.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/920244

Specialists of the Department of Ecology and Environment of the city of Almaty have established the fact of cutting down trees in the Turksib district.During an on-site survey with the participation of representatives of the Department of Land Management, the Police Department, and the Akimat of the Turksib district, the fact of illegal logging of two petiolated oaks over 50 years old was confirmed. (an act of inspection of green spaces has been drawn up indicating the breed composition, age and diameter of the trunk). Experts have established that these trees grew on public lands and are included in the List of Rare and Endangered plant species.The Police Department has opened a criminal case on this fact under Article 340 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan "Illegal felling, destruction or damage of trees and shrubs."According to the requirements of the Rules for the maintenance and protection of green spaces in Almaty, in case of illegal logging (felling), destruction of green spaces listed in the List, compensatory planting of green spaces of the same type (subspecies) is carried out a hundredfold and criminal liability is provided in accordance with Article 340 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan "Illegal logging, destruction or damage trees and shrubs", which provides for liability in the form of a fine of up to 160 MCI, or correctional labor, or community service, or arrest with confiscation of property.It should be noted that the Office, as an authorized body, does not issue permits for cutting down green spaces listed in the "List of Rare and Endangered Plant and Animal Species", approved by Government Decree No. 1034 dated October 31, 2006.The case is under the control of the Police Department and the Department of Ecology and Environment of Almaty.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/920247