The construction of a bridge across the Irtysh and the creation of the Government Commission for the Ekibastuz CHP were discussed at a meeting on the integrated development of the Pavlodar region

The construction of a bridge across the Irtysh and the creation of the Government Commission for the Ekibastuz CHP were discussed at a meeting on the integrated development of the Pavlodar region

As part of a working trip to the Pavlodar region, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan held a meeting on the integrated socio-economic development of the region. In particular, the issues of construction of an automobile bridge across the Irtysh River, reconstruction of roads of republican significance and the creation of a Government Commission for the Ekibastuz Thermal Power Plant were considered.

Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov noted that Pavlodar region is one of the most important industrial regions of the country, where mining, metallurgical, chemical and construction industries are actively developing. This year alone, about 134 billion tenge is provided for the development of the region. Diversification of the region's economy remains a topical issue. To this end, 66 projects are planned to be completed this year through private investment, and 48 more projects are at the design stage.

During a working meeting on the integrated socio-economic development of the Pavlodar region, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan instructed the ministries of industry and infrastructure development, finance, national economy, together with the akimat, to consider the possibility of allocating funds for the construction of an automobile bridge across the Irtysh River, which will relieve the main roads of the city and redirect the main transit flow bypassing the regional center. Also, the Head of Government instructed to carry out the reconstruction of the republican highway "Leninsky - Irtyshsk - Russkaya Polyana" and the road "GRES-1 - Baskamys - Razumovka", the construction of water supply facilities and the reconstruction of heat supply networks.

Separately, Alikhan Smailov dwelled on the issues of heat supply and the upcoming heating season in Ekibastuz. The relevant departments, together with the akimat of Pavlodar region, were instructed to create a Government commission for the Ekibastuz thermal power plant, make specific proposals to ensure its efficient operation and develop a further action plan. In addition, by the end of 2022, together with KazAvtoZhol, to increase the share of roads in good condition to 97% on the republican network and up to 93% on the local network.

The solution of the issues of socio-economic development of the region, according to Alikhan Smailov, depends on the effective joint work of the central state bodies and the akimat of the region.