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Key projects include the completed reconstruction of the N. Sats Theatre for Young Audiences, the construction of a 45,000-seat stadium, the modernization of the Medeu Sports Complex, the development of polycentric urban districts, as well as the renovation and upgrading of educational and healthcare facilities.
A large-scale modernization of the Medeu High-Mountain Sports Complex is underway in Almaty. It is the venue’s largest technical upgrade in recent decades.
The project includes a complete replacement of the 10,500-square-meter ice rink’s technological slab and cooling system. The new equipment will maintain high-quality ice even at air temperatures of up to +15°C.
Automation of technological processes and the transition of the heating system to natural gas will reduce energy consumption by 25–30%.
At the same time, Medeu’s historic architectural appearance, as a site included on UNESCO’s Tentative List of World Heritage, will be fully preserved.
The sports infrastructure will also be upgraded, including new officials’ rooms, a doping-control area and eight new changing rooms of 50 square meters each. The renovated hotel will be able to accommodate up to 140 athletes at a time.
Construction of new schools and kindergartens, along with modernization of existing educational facilities, continues in Almaty.
This year, five new schools with a capacity of 1,930 students and three kindergartens for 800 children are being built. Extensions to Schools No. 16, 112 and 170 are also under construction, creating an additional 900 student places.
Since the beginning of the year, seven educational facilities have already been commissioned. Another 15 facilities are planned to be completed by the end of the year, including two schools, three school extensions, the reconstruction and seismic strengthening of nine schools, and a kindergarten on Tlendiev Street.
A college is also being built in the Algabas microdistrict, while Creativity Development Centers are being developed in Sayaly and Zhas-Kanat.
By the end of 2027, Almaty plans to modernize 31 schools.
Anuar Abylkhamitov, Chief Specialist of the Almaty City Construction Department, was awarded the “Qurmetti Qurylysşy” honorary badge ahead of Builders’ Day. The award was presented by order of Yerassyl Nagaspayev, Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in recognition of his significant contribution to the development of the construction industry and many years of dedicated service.
Anuar Abylkhamitov has worked in the construction sector for nearly 20 years. During this time, he has contributed to the implementation of numerous social and infrastructure projects in Almaty.
We congratulate our colleague on this well-deserved award and wish him good health, family well-being and continued professional success!
A modern football stadium with a capacity of 45,000 spectators will be built along the Kuldja and Talgar highways. The project covers an area of approximately 32 hectares. Construction work has already begun at the site.
The stadium will meet UEFA Category 4 requirements. The project includes training facilities, dedicated fan zones, modern security systems and landscaping of the surrounding area.
Particular attention is also being paid to the development of transport infrastructure to ensure convenient access to the stadium for spectators.
Construction and modernization of 10 healthcare facilities are underway in Almaty. This was announced by Nurbоl Nursagatov, Head of the Almaty City Construction Department, at a briefing held at the Regional Communications Service.
New clinics and outpatient facilities are being built in the Karagai, Shugyla, Aiteke Bi, Altai-1 and Akzhar microdistricts. Modernization of city hospitals and maternity facilities is also continuing.
Projects to reconstruct a multidisciplinary hospital with an oncology center, the City Children’s Rehabilitation Center and the Children’s Infectious Diseases Hospital have received positive state expert reviews.
The briefing also covered the implementation of major infrastructure projects in the sports and cultural sectors.
Construction of 64 social facilities is underway in Almaty this year, with 30 of them scheduled to be commissioned by the end of the year. Design and estimate documentation is also being prepared for another 64 projects.
This was announced by Nurbоl Nursagatov, Head of the Almaty City Construction Department, during a briefing held ahead of Builders’ Day.
Construction of 17 out of 29 residential buildings in the Zhas-Kanat and Kalkaman microdistricts has been completed. The city also plans to purchase 6,353 ready-to-move-in apartments for socially vulnerable citizens.
Modernization of 31 schools is underway. Six new schools with a total capacity of 3,725 students are being built, while seven schools are being modernized. Creativity centers are also being developed in Sayaly and Zhas-Kanat, alongside a 550-seat school in Zerdeli, an additional building for School No. 16, and two kindergartens.
In Almaty, systematic work continues to implement the Head of State’s instructions to provide citizens with affordable housing, including the construction and allocation of new apartments to city residents.
Almaty Mayor Darkhan Satybaldy took part in the second stage of handing over keys to new apartments.
In July, as part of the first stage, 885 families received the keys to their new homes. During the second stage, 1,832 apartments are planned to be allocated, with 946 families having already received the keys to their new apartments.
Thus, following the results of the first two stages, the housing conditions of approximately 2,700 Almaty families will be improved.
Priority in the allocation of housing is given to socially vulnerable groups, including orphans, people with disabilities, and families raising children with special needs.
This year, the Almaty City Construction Department continues to implement housing development projects. Construction is underway to complete 29 multi-apartment residential buildings in the Zhas-Kanat and Kalkaman microdistricts.
To date, construction of 17 buildings has been completed: 7 buildings in the Kalkaman-2 microdistrict and 10 buildings in the Zhas-Kanat microdistrict. These buildings contain 1,366 apartments with a total area of 74,467 square meters.
Technical passports for the completed residential buildings are currently being processed.
Work on the construction of new housing and on improving the living conditions of Almaty residents will continue.
The renovation of this important cultural site is nearing completion. The building’s load-bearing structures have been reinforced, and the roof, facade, and engineering networks have been modernized. In addition, state-of-the-art theatrical equipment has been installed.
Throughout the renovation, special attention was paid to preserving the building's historical appearance. Artistic elements, including mosaics, were restored based on archival materials and with the participation of their original creators.
A new wing of the theatre has also been constructed. It will house an additional auditorium, dressing rooms, workshops, and storage space for scenery. The surrounding area will be transformed into a modern public space for residents and visitors to enjoy.
The work is scheduled to be completed by the end of the summer, and the renovated theatre will open its new season this autumn.
As part of his working visit, Darkhan Satybaldy also inspected the Raiymbek Batyr Memorial Complex. The main construction work is complete, and crews are currently finalizing the interior finishing, landscaping the grounds, and preparing the museum exhibits.
📍A new residential complex built under Almaty’s affordable housing program has been completed, and a ceremonial handover of apartment keys was held.
🗝️Construction was carried out in full compliance with national quality standards and building regulations.
The keys were presented by Almaty Mayor Darkhan Satybaldy and Lyazzat Ibragimova, Chairwoman of the Management Board of Otbasy Bank JSC.
🏡 As a result, 885 families received new homes.
🤝 The new homeowners expressed their gratitude to the city authorities and everyone involved in the project, sharing their heartfelt wishes for the future.