New production facilities are planned to be opened in Temirtau

Two major investment projects are expected to be implemented in Temirtau this year. New production facilities are aimed at diversifying the economy and will provide additional jobs. Improving heat and water supply also remains a priority in the city.

The problems and prospects for the development of Temirtau were discussed at a meeting chaired by Akim of the Karaganda region Ermaganbet Bulekpayev.

– The city's economy occupies a significant share in the structure of the region – about 23%. It is one of the largest centers of metallurgy in our country. Temirtau provides the main volume in the industry. Thanks to the support of all structures, the city is developing," the head of the region noted. – To improve the quality of heat supply services, since 2022, the city has been actively working on the reconstruction and overhaul of main heating networks.

Akim of Temirtau Oraz Taurbekov said that in the next two years it is planned to launch a number of large investment projects totaling about 6 billion tenge, with the creation of 135 new jobs. In particular, Temirtau will produce coke chemical concentrate, polymer products, reinforced concrete structures for the construction of residential buildings. Two new enterprises are expected to open this year.

According to Oraz Taurbekov, a small industrial zone project has been developed in the city.

There are plans in the field of tourism. One of the companies will be engaged in the reconstruction of the ski complex.

The reconstruction of heating and water supply networks will continue in Temirtau. This year, construction of new power lines for residents of the Old Town and the right Bank will also begin. The overhaul of the highway along Metallurg Avenue will begin.

To ensure the waiting list, the construction of four multi-storey buildings must be completed.

Gasification will continue. This year, construction of three more launch complexes will begin. This will make it possible to connect about 1,700 more subscribers to gas.

To ensure safety and order, 500 surveillance cameras will be installed in the city. In particular, garbage container sites will fall into the control zone.

Ermaganbet Bulekpayev set tasks for the implementation of infrastructure projects in housing and communal services, the development of SMEs, housing construction, and social issues. In transport, it is necessary to accelerate the implementation of an electronic ticketing system. There are not enough places in kindergartens in the city, a shortage of medical personnel – these problems need to be solved.

During his working trip, the governor of the region also visited TPP-2 (thermal power plant) and KarSRPP (Karaganda State Regional Power Plant), where he was informed about the passage of the heating season. Ermaganbet Bulekpayev stressed that repair campaigns for preparation for the next season should already be approved. Qarmet management has confirmed that the construction of the seventh boiler will be completed this year. Now the work on the construction site has been intensified.