Ermaganbet Bulekpaev: "Our task is to remove Abai from the category of a single–industry town"

In the Karaganda region, following the example of Saran, they intend to develop other satellite cities. Experience has shown that the diversification of industry has a positive effect on the social well-being of residents. The creation of an industrial zone is planned in Abai.

The present and future of the Abai district were discussed at a meeting of the akim of the region Ermaganbet Bulekpayev with residents. Not only citizens, but also activists from rural settlements gathered in the House of Culture of the Abai city.

In the format of an open dialogue, they were able to address their problems and ask exciting questions.

The solution of communal issues and landscaping are not ignored.

62 high-rise buildings will be renovated in Abai this summer, with repair and painting of facades. 15 courtyards will be paved.

They continue to improve roads and put pedestrian sidewalks in order. The reconstruction of the access road to the Taszaimka village is being completed. Roads are being repaired in the Karabas, Agrogorodok, Severnoye Koksunskoye and Koyandy villages.

To make the city and towns cleaner, new container sites for garbage collection are being equipped. A landfill for solid household waste will be built in Abai this year.

Residents at the meeting raised issues of heat supply and further improvement. They called specific addresses where playgrounds need to be updated and lighting should be done.

We also talked about problems with the availability of medical care. Due to the lack of specialized specialists from Abai, we have to go to the clinics of the regional center. To attract doctors, the governor of the region instructed the district authorities to resolve the issue of building office housing.

In addition, funds have been allocated from the local budget for the purchase of new medical equipment. Six medical facilities are planned to be built in the Abai district this year. In the Sarepta village, a major overhaul of the paramedic and obstetric center will be carried out.

– Construction of a five-storey building is continuing to provide housing for those on the waiting list in Abai. After its completion, 80 families will receive apartments. We will continue this work. The construction of a sports and recreation complex is being completed in Topar," noted Ermaganbet Bulekpayev. – But the main task is to remove Abai from the category of a single–industry town. To do this, we will engage in attracting investors.

A plan for the development of the industrial potential of the district has been developed. New production facilities will create about three thousand jobs.

Akim of the Abai district Sabit Ospanov reported on the prospects of the tourism industry. According to him, it is planned to expand and restore four recreation areas on the coast of the Topar reservoir, including the construction of a two-storey hotel with 30 rooms.

An action plan will be developed for each of the voiced issues, Ermaganbet Bulekpayev said, thanking residents for their active citizenship and caring attitude.

After the meeting, the head of the region held a reception for residents on personal issues.