August 6, 2025, was a truly significant day for the residents of Tekesu. On this day, a new water supply system was officially launched in the microdistrict, which will provide people with stable access to clean drinking water. The opening was attended by the Akim of Shymkent Gabit Syzdykbekov, who personally congratulated local residents on this event and emphasized that the project has not only engineering but also social significance.

The history of this project began long before its launch. At one of the meetings of the Akim with the residents of Tekesu, people openly spoke about their main problem - the lack of a permanent source of quality water. Many families were forced to use imported water for years or build their own wells, which took time, effort and money. In the summer heat, the issue became especially acute, and the lack of water affected both living conditions and people's health.

The situation changed when a decision was made to implement a project to build a centralized water supply system. The work was completed in a short time - 14 kilometers of new water pipes were laid, 130 subscribers were connected to the system. An important feature of the project is that it was implemented not at the expense of budget funds, but with the support of philanthropists. This approach became an example of how the social responsibility of business and the initiative of the authorities can unite for a common goal.

The city mayor thanked everyone who participated in the project, from contractors to sponsors, emphasizing that it was thanks to their efforts that residents received constant access to safe and high-quality water that complies with sanitary standards. According to city residents, the first days of the system's operation have already shown that water is supplied without interruptions, is of good quality and has sufficient pressure.

Compared to similar projects of previous years, Tekesu can be called an example of a successful partnership between the state and business. For example, in 2023, new water supply networks were launched in the Kainarbulak and Asar-2 microdistricts, but funding came mainly from the state budget, which extended the approval and execution of work. In the case of Tekesu, the process was more flexible, and the result was achieved faster.

Such projects have a long-term effect. After the water supply systems in Samal-3 were upgraded in 2022, residents noted a reduction in domestic conflicts and an improvement in the sanitary situation. When water is supplied directly to homes in the required volume, queues at the pumps and disputes over access to the source disappear, and life itself becomes more comfortable.

The environmental aspect should also be noted. Before the launch of the new system, residents of Tekesu used mainly wells and imported water in cisterns. This led to excessive pressure on underground aquifers, and in some places the groundwater level began to drop significantly. Centralized supply will reduce this pressure and ensure more rational use of water resources.

The new water supply system also opens up additional development opportunities for Tekesu. Permanent access to water will have a positive impact on the condition of household plots, will allow people to do more gardening, and will improve conditions for small businesses, especially in the service and catering sectors.

It is worth noting that Shymkent has already approved a development plan for 2025–2029, in which the modernization of water supply networks occupies one of the key places. The city authorities plan to gradually connect all residential areas to the centralized water supply, as well as replace old and worn-out pipes in order to minimize water loss and improve its quality.

The experience of Tekesu can become a model for solving similar problems in other areas. Today, in Karatau, Al-Farabi and Enbekshi there are microdistricts where access to clean water is still limited. Using the mechanism of partnership with business, attracting patrons and public initiative can significantly speed up the implementation of projects in these areas.

It is important to understand that for residents such changes have more than just a utilitarian meaning. Clean water is a matter of health, convenience, and confidence in the future. When there is no need to spend time and money on water delivery, people have more opportunities to focus on their families, work, and developing their homes and yards.

August 6, 2025 will go down in Tekesu history as the day when a long-standing problem was solved. The taps with clean water flowing from them have become a symbol of change and proof that with the coordinated work of the authorities, businesses and residents, tangible results can be achieved. For many families, this event marks a new page in their lives, where comfort and safety are not a dream, but a reality.