How is the preparation for the heating season in Balkhash going

Reconstruction of heating networks continues in Balkhash. In addition to the main pipes, the intra-block ones are being changed. The works covered 25 kilometers, including problem areas where accidents occurred last winter. This will improve the quality of the city's heat supply.

Akim of Karaganda region Ermaganbet Bulekpayev checked the progress and quality of work during a working trip to Balkhash.

The head of the region was informed that everything is on schedule. The scope of work has been increased: if 14 km of heating networks were replaced last year, this year it will be 25. By the beginning of the heating season, everything should be completely completed.

The city is also undergoing reconstruction of water supply networks. It is planned to replace 14 km this year. About half of it has been completed so far.

– I visit Balkhash regularly. The purpose of this trip is to check the preparations for the heating season. I made sure that the work is going on actively. The task is to provide residents with stable and high–quality heat supply. The issue of water supply is also being resolved. Funds have been allocated for this. It is necessary to ensure that contractors complete the planned volumes on time and efficiently," said Ermaganbet Bulekpayev.

The governor of the region was also informed about the implementation of key projects for the development of the city.

The head of the region visited Balkhash airport, where a comprehensive reconstruction is underway. Currently, the contractor is busy updating the taxiway and apron. This part of the work is planned to be completed this year. The project also includes the reconstruction of the airport building and the construction of a new special transport service building.

Ermaganbet Bulekpayev also inspected the landscaping of the city embankment.

New alleys, children's playgrounds and sports grounds, a bicycle path, sidewalks and much more will appear on the coastal territory.

The construction of a comfortable school did not remain without the attention of the head of the region. The new 900-seat educational institution will allow unloading the Seifullin Gymnasium. Currently, the building is fully erected, the interior is being finished. The school will meet all modern requirements.

The governor of the region also stopped by the A. Ermekov Lyceum school, where repairs were made at the expense of the budget and the Kazakhmys corporation. The educational institution has updated electrical communications, insulated the walls of the room. In addition, new furniture was purchased for the classrooms.

Ermaganbet Bulekpayev also got acquainted with social projects in the field of healthcare. A rehabilitation center for children and adults will be opened in Balkhash. There is also a reconstruction of one of the empty buildings for the house of physicians. 30 apartments will be equipped for medical specialists. This will help solve the problem of the shortage of doctors.

The Governor of the region was also presented with a project in the field of industry. A copper smelter flue ash processing plant will be built in Balkhash.