August 27, 2025 – The process of expropriating land plots for state needs as part of major infrastructure projects continues in Shymkent. Since the beginning of 2025, 254 land plots have been expropriated, as part of a systematic effort to improve the city's infrastructure. This process includes compensation to owners or the provision of alternative plots, which is carried out in accordance with the law.

By the end of 2025, Shymkent plans to continue land acquisition for a number of important infrastructure projects that will contribute to the city's development and improve the living conditions of its residents.

In recent years, Shymkent has been actively pursuing land acquisition for various projects, including road construction, residential complexes, and social facilities. As part of this process, land owners are compensated or offered alternative plots of equal value.

To date, 207 plots, totaling 116.7 hectares, have been expropriated and compensated for 5.1 billion tenge . These funds were paid to the owners as compensation for the expropriation.

In addition to financial compensation, government agencies offered owners 31 plots of land to exchange for equivalent plots, and six plots were returned to state ownership by agreement with the owners, who voluntarily renounced their rights to the land.

Three plots were also returned based on court decisions, the result of legal disputes between government agencies and landowners. The courts also ordered the return of seven plots totaling 57.24 hectares , saving the state nearly 500 million tenge .

The expropriated land plots are being used to implement the city's most important infrastructure projects. Key projects involving the expropriated land include:

1. Extension of Konayev Avenue (Stage 5)
   This is a critical project for improving the city's transportation infrastructure. As part of the Konayev Avenue extension , 270 land plots were expropriated, 248 of which received compensation. This project is designed to significantly improve transportation connections and make travel within the city more convenient.
2. The A-2 highway in the Turansky district
   This is a project to build a bypass road that will cross the Badam River and reach the Kazygurt district. As part of this project, 80 land plots are being expropriated, and 23 owners have already been compensated. This road will significantly improve logistics and connections between the city's most important transport arteries.
3. Extension of S.Baiterekova Street
   A key project for expanding transportation routes in the southern part of the city. The extension of S. Bayterekova Street from Y. Altynsarin Street to the Turan district covers 56 land plots , 33 of which have been compensated. This will improve transportation in the district and ease traffic congestion during rush hour.
4. Construction of a stadium in the Karatau district, block 223
   In this area, 191 land plots were expropriated for the stadium's construction, 174 of which were compensated, and six plots were exchanged for equivalent plots. This project is designed to improve the infrastructure of sports facilities and provide new sports opportunities for local residents.

The process of land seizure is always accompanied by complex legal procedures. In Shymkent, the primary focus is on respecting the rights of owners and ensuring transparency in the actions of government agencies. It is important to note that by law, government agencies are obligated to provide compensation for the seized plots or offer the owners comparable land.

Furthermore, land seizure proceedings also demonstrate the importance of maintaining legal discipline and making decisions within the law. The courts, in turn, play a vital role in establishing justice and protecting the interests of all parties.

The process of expropriating land plots for state needs is nothing new in Shymkent. However, in recent years, this process has accelerated significantly and become more systematic. In 2019, for example, a residential complex construction project was launched that required the expropriation of several plots of land. At that time, compensation amounted to approximately 3 billion tenge, and the process itself took much longer.

Furthermore, last year, Shymkent faced several problems with compensation for expropriated land. Some owners demanded higher payments, and in some cases, they had to resort to court to protect their interests.

However, in 2025, the process became smoother thanks to improved legislative procedures and better interaction between government agencies and citizens.

The acquisition of land for public use is an important part of urban infrastructure development, and in Shymkent this process is gradually and systematically improving. City authorities strive to minimize the social impact on residents by offering compensation and alternative sites. Timely and appropriate regulation of these processes contributes to improving the quality of life for local residents and the efficient use of land resources for the creation of public facilities.

Thus, Shymkent continues to move towards the efficient use of its land resources for development, which will contribute to the city's sustainable growth in the future.