Prime Minister visited NKR

Today, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov visited our region. During the trip, the Head of Government visited the Sergeyev hydroelectric complex, got acquainted with the preparations for flood control measures, the readiness of equipment and materials for protection against possible flood waters. He also checked the progress of the reconstruction of the 1st lift pumping station in Petropavl.

The reconstruction of the pumping station was designed taking into account the risks of a critical rise in the level of Yesil. European-made pumping units can operate even in a flooded state. Remote control is provided. In order to protect against flooding, the dam around the station was reinforced, 4.5 m high, using gabion structures. This technology is an effective solution and was used for the first time in North Kazakhstan region. An underground cable was laid for a stable power supply to the pumping station.

 

In addition, it is planned to reconstruct the city bypass with an increase in the height of the embankment, the installation of protective structures and the construction of a bridge across Yesil. The construction of a bypass canal near the Petropavlovsk hydroelectric complex has begun to reduce the risk of flooding of microdistricts.

In addition, the Prime Minister was presented with technological capabilities with elements of artificial intelligence. In particular, the Unified Drone Infrastructure project. Starting this year, it is planned to use it to monitor the flood situation in the North Kazakhstan region, with further scaling to other flood-prone regions. This will allow us to correctly assess the situation and coordinate the actions of services.

During his working visit, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a republican meeting on issues of preparation for the flood period. The head of government instructed to check the degree of readiness of settlements for floods, create regional commissions, within the framework of which it is necessary to visit each settlement, study the existing risks and take the necessary measures.

During the trip, the Prime Minister held a meeting with the region's business community, where issues of entrepreneurship development were discussed, a detailed discussion of approaches to tax and budget reform took place, the meeting was held in the format of a constructive dialogue, questions and proposals were voiced.