ASTANA, Kazakhstan, August 11. Over 10 billion
tenge ($18 million) from recovered assets have been allocated for
the implementation of a water supply system in the Abai region of
the Republic of Kazakhstan, Trend reports via the Ministry of Industry and
Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan continues to implement projects to build socially
significant infrastructure using assets that were illegally
transferred abroad and brought back to the country, following the
President's directive.
The government has decided to allocate over 10 billion tenge
($18 million) from the Special State Fund to lay water supply
networks in the Abai region.
"A total of 21 projects are being implemented in the region, seven
of which are in the city of Semey. The water supply works will
cover rural areas, with water supply networks being constructed in
the Borodulikha, Urjar, and Abai districts of the region," the
statement says.
The implementation of these projects aims to improve the quality of
life of Kazakhstan's population, ensure access to public utilities,
and modernize infrastructure in line with the directives of
President Tokayev. The facilities are planned to be commissioned
within this year.
The data from the Ministry of Industry and Construction shows that
access to water services in the Semei is 95.5 percent, and in the
rural areas of the Abai district, 95 percent.
