The reconstruction of the airport has begun in the Balkhash city

A very important project has been launched in Balkhash – the reconstruction of the airport has begun. The need for renovation has been overdue for a long time, the last time the air harbor was repaired in 2007.

The first stage is the reconstruction of the taxiway and apron. In the future, major repairs of the airport terminal and the construction of a special transport service building are planned.

"The general contractor KAZAKHDORSTROY LLP mobilized resources, involved a significant number of special equipment, engineering and technical personnel and began construction and installation work. At the moment, the milling of asphalt concrete pavements is being completed (98%), the base of the taxiway is being disassembled (40%) and the preparation of the roadbed is being carried out. According to the work plan, the installation of concrete pavement is scheduled for June 15 this year," the website of the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.

It is noted that the modernization of the airport infrastructure will create new opportunities for the development of the city and the tourist region. It is planned that passenger traffic will grow three times – from 13 to 40 thousand people per year.

Balkhash Airport was built in 1967.