ASTANA, Kazakhstan, August 18. The industry of
the Kostanay region of Kazakhstan produced goods worth 1.82
trillion tenge ($3.28 billion) in the first half of 2025—which is
4.3 percent more than the previous year, said the regional
governor, Kumar Aksakalov, during a report to President Tokayev,
Trend reports.
According to him, 13 large investment projects worth 337 billion
tenge (about $606 million) are underway, which will create more
than 3,400 jobs. Among the significant projects are the KIA plant,
ready to launch with a production capacity of 70,000 vehicles,
which will create 1,500 jobs, and the enterprise for the production
of leading truck bridges, "Kamlit.KZ," with an investment volume of
160.5 billion tenge (approximately $289 million) and 550 new jobs.
Work is also ongoing to restore the airport in the city of
Arkalyk.
The president of Kazakhstan was also informed that since the beginning of the year, 22 social facilities have been commissioned in the region, with another 29 planned by the end of the year.
"As part of the modernization of housing and communal services, 54 projects in the field of water supply and sanitation are being implemented in the region. The level of access to a centralized water supply is 99 percent in cities and 91.3 percent in villages," the statement said.
This year, 102 billion tenge (about $184 million) has been allocated for the development of the region’s transport infrastructure, which is 40 percent more than in 2024. Large-scale work is underway on the construction, reconstruction, and major repair of 1,300 km of public roads, including 7 republican highways.
Following the meeting, the president emphasized the need to further increase investment volumes, develop the industrial and agricultural sectors, modernize social infrastructure, and improve citizens’ quality of life.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev instructed timely completion of preparatory work for the heating season, ensuring high-quality autumn harvesting, and taking measures to improve rural residents’ access to water supply services.
