Provision of drinking water, spring sowing and the launch of new industrial facilities – Alikhan Smailov held a meeting on the development of Kostanay region
Topical issues of socio-economic development of Kostanay region were discussed at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov as part of his working trip to the region.
With the participation of the leadership of the akimat of the region and central government agencies, measures taken in the fields of industry, heat and power, agriculture, transport, healthcare, etc. were considered.
It was noted that following the results of the last working trip of the head of government to Kostanay region in September 2022, most of the instructions were fulfilled. At the same time, some infrastructure projects are under implementation.
«Work continues to provide the population with drinking water. The Government allocates funds on time and in full. Akimat needs to complete the work on time»,— Alikhan Smailov said.
He recalled that in order to prevent pollution of water bodies, it was instructed to take measures for the construction and reconstruction of sewage treatment plants.
«Akimat and the relevant ministry should start implementing projects with full documentation. According to the planned – to accelerate the development of documentation and conduct of competitive procedures»,— the Prime Minister indicated.
Turning to the agenda of the meeting, Alikhan Smailov noted that last year, due to adverse natural and climatic events, became especially difficult for the agro-industrial complex.
«Despite this, about 4 million tons of grain crops were harvested in the region. This year, 57 billion tenge is provided from the budget for farmers of the region, of which 38 billion tenge in the form of subsidies. Akimat should take timely measures to conduct spring sowing»,— he said.
The Prime Minister instructed, taking into account the climatic conditions of the region and economic expediency, to consider the possibility of allocating additional funding for the development of large dairy farms.
According to him, the Auyl Amanaty program will also contribute to increasing the incomes of the rural population.
«This year, the Government has allocated 2 times more funds for its implementation in the region compared to last year. In general, about 300 jobs were created in 2023 thanks to the program, and at least 600 are expected this year. Akimat needs not only to issue loans, but also to stimulate the cooperation of private subsidiary farms»,— Alikhan Smailov pointed out.
At the same time, the head of Government noted that 13 industrial investment projects worth 127 billion tenge are planned to be implemented in the region this year. In this regard, he demanded to ensure their high-quality launch and to work out the issue of expanding the industrial zone, taking into account the provision of appropriate infrastructure.
The Prime Minister stressed that in accordance with the instructions of the Head of State, a decision was made to build a new branch of the gas pipeline from Aktobe region to Kostanay.
«The feasibility study of the project has already been developed and sent for examination. The Ministry of Energy, together with QazaqGaz, needs to accelerate in this direction. Akimat should work with investors to synchronize their projects, taking into account the provision of additional volumes of gas to the region»,— Alikhan Smailov said.
Along with this, it was noted that in August last year, the Government approved comprehensive development plans for the Amangelda and Dzhangelda districts, the single-industry towns of Arkalyk, Zhitikara and Lisakovsk. About 78 billion tenge is provided from the republican budget for their implementation.
«These funds are primarily aimed at improving the quality of life of the population. Akimat needs to ensure high-quality and timely implementation of all measures»,— The head of Government stressed.
The issue of logistics development was also raised during the meeting. Thus, the budget of the region's road industry in 2023 amounted to 56 billion tenge. At the expense of these funds, 700 km of roads between settlements and 299 streets in settlements were repaired. This year, more than 66 billion tenge has been allocated from the budget for these purposes.
«An important project for the reconstruction of the Kostanay–Denisovka highway has been completed. Design work is underway on sections of republican roads. These are Uzunkol – Troebratskoye, Sarykol – the border of the North Kazakhstan region and the road from the border of the Ulytau region to Arkalyk. In the future, after the completion of existing projects, it is planned to reconstruct the Kostanay – Russian Border highway»,— The Prime Minister announced it.
Regarding the development of the healthcare sector, Alikhan Smailov noted that within the framework of the instructions given to him during his previous working trip, the issues of building a regional perinatal center and financing a polyclinic in the city of Tobyl were worked out.
«By the end of the year, the akimat, together with the Ministry of Health, should commission a polyclinic and begin construction of the center»,— The Prime Minister said.