The Kazakh government has approved more than 260 infrastructure projects worth 1.5 trillion tenge as part of the launch of the large-scale «People’s Construction» programme. Nearly 370 billion tenge will be allocated to building roads, bridges and other transport facilities. Another 285 billion will go towards developing water supply and wastewater systems, including water pipelines and dams. 136 billion tenge has been earmarked for 67 projects to improve heating and gas supply systems. Around 270 billion will be spent on the construction of sports complexes, cultural centres and theatres, while more than 100 billion will go towards schools and other educational facilities. Overall, 6.5 trillion tenge from the National Fund will be invested in infrastructure modernisation by the end of 2029.
«Particular attention is being paid to ensuring the quality and safety of facilities under construction. To ensure public oversight of the use of funds, a state commission for the «People’s Construction» initiative will be established. It will include heads of relevant government agencies, members of the Kurultai, maslikhats and Halyk Kenesi, as well as public figures, activists, volunteers, and journalists,» said Nurlybek Nalibayev, Kazakh First Deputy Prime Minister.
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