Ahead of the 70th anniversary of the city of Arkalyk, large-scale projects are being implemented in the region in the social, infrastructural, cultural, and economic spheres. During a working trip, the Akim (Governor) of the Kostanay region, Kumar Aksakalov, visited a number of important facilities and reviewed the progress of the ongoing projects.

Organizing and holding the anniversary at a high level is an important milestone on the path of the city's formation and development. This anniversary is not just a festive date, but an important stage for reflecting on the path traveled, summarizing the work done, and determining future development directions.

In his Address to the People of Kazakhstan dated September 8, 2025, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted that the development of the Torgay region should be in the special focus of the Government. Today, as part of the implementation of this instruction, large-scale projects for the development of the city are being implemented in Arkalyk.

"In recent years, the city's socio-economic indicators have shown steady growth. If in 2022 the budget of Arkalyk was 20.1 billion tenge, then in 2026 this figure reached 36.6 billion tenge, increasing 1.8 times. The funds are directed towards the development of education, healthcare, culture, sports, housing and communal services, engineering infrastructure, road construction, and improvement," noted the head of the region.

A number of important projects have been implemented in the healthcare sector. In 2024, new paramedic-midwife stations were commissioned in the villages of Vostochnoye and Furmanova. The Arkalyk Regional Hospital was modernized into a multidisciplinary interregional hospital, and the major renovation of the maternity hospital building is nearing completion.

Positive changes are also taking place in the field of education. In 2024, the first "Keleshek Mektebi" school in the region opened in Arkalyk. And in 2025, the Arkalyk Pedagogical Institute received university status. To expand its material and technical base, the building of the former agriculture department was converted into an academic building.

"Over the past three years, more than 30 social facilities have been renovated in the city. Housing construction is developing at an active pace. During this period, 20.8 thousand square meters of housing were commissioned. Last year alone, 9.5 thousand square meters of housing were built, which is 2.3 times more compared to 2022," said the regional Akim Kumar Aksakalov.

Large-scale work is also being carried out in the field of sports. Last year, a wrestling hall, a boarding school for gifted children, and the "Kazakhstan" sports complex were commissioned. Currently, the renovation of the "Zhiger" stadium continues, and the construction of an indoor hockey rink is underway. Furthermore, a physical culture and health complex is being built with funds from the "Samruk-Kazyna" fund.

To create conditions for systematic sports activities in courtyards, 43 sports grounds have been built.

The cultural infrastructure is also developing consistently. The major renovation of the house of culture in the village of Ashutasty is nearing completion.

In the direction of developing road infrastructure, 56 kilometers of roads have been repaired in recent years. As a result, 40 streets have been updated and 29 new bus stops have been installed.

Transport infrastructure plays an important role in increasing the city's economic potential. In this regard, a section of the road to the Ulytau region has been repaired. Additionally, the construction of a new highway in the direction of Arkalyk - Torgay - Irgiz continues.

To improve the region's transport accessibility, work is underway to restore the Arkalyk airport. The project to reconstruct the railway station is also nearing completion.

To increase the city's investment attractiveness, a decision was made to create an industrial zone. This will allow for the placement of new production facilities, attracting investments, and creating new jobs.

The modernization of utility infrastructure continues. Water supply networks have been updated in Arkalyk and the settlement of Severnoye, and new water supply systems have been built in the villages of Molodezhnoye and Ushtobe. In 2025, 1.6 kilometers of heating networks were restored. In the future, it is planned to repair 39 kilometers of sewer networks.

To improve the city and enhance the quality of life for residents, several streets have been illuminated, with poles and 100 lamps installed. Over the past three years, the external appearance of 65 residential buildings has been improved. This year, the facades of another 25 apartment buildings will be updated. If 10 houses were renovated in 2022, last year this figure reached 67 houses.

As part of the development of digital infrastructure, new base stations have been commissioned in the villages of Zhankala, Ekidin, Molodezhnoye, Angarskoye, Ashutasty, Zhalgyzgal, Rodina, and Tselinnoye, providing residents with quality internet access.

Ahead of the 70th anniversary of Arkalyk, the state is creating all conditions for the further development of the region. At the same time, the social responsibility of business is also of particular importance. In this regard, it is important to attract entrepreneurs and patrons to actively participate in the implementation of social and infrastructure projects.

This refers to initiatives such as the improvement of public spaces, repair and modernization of social facilities, support for educational, cultural, and sports organizations, landscaping of territories, construction of children's and sports playgrounds, aimed at improving the quality of life of the population.

"The events held as part of the 70th anniversary of Arkalyk should not only give a festive mood to the residents and guests of the city but also contribute to the broad promotion of the city's achievements and potential, demonstrating its investment and tourism opportunities. Clean streets, improved courtyards, renovated buildings, and comfortable public spaces form the new image of Arkalyk and create the foundation for its bright future," emphasized the head of the region.

The head of the region instructed all institutions and organizations responsible for preparing and holding the anniversary events to perform their assigned tasks with quality and in a timely manner and to ensure readiness to receive the city's guests at the highest level.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1239820?lang=ru