Government allocates more than 16 billion tenge to Astana — what the funds will be spent on
Tengrinews.kz — The Government of Kazakhstan has allocated more than 16.2 billion tenge from its reserve for the development of engineering and energy infrastructure in Astana. The relevant resolutions were signed by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov.
The funds will be used to modernize the capital’s wastewater disposal, heat supply and electricity supply systems. The projects are expected to improve the reliability of utility infrastructure and ensure its uninterrupted operation amid active housing construction and population growth.
Almost 9 billion tenge to be allocated for wastewater disposal
A total of 8.7 billion tenge has been allocated for the construction and modernization of wastewater disposal facilities.
In particular, reconstruction is planned for the sewer collector running from the existing treatment facilities in the Yesil district to Lake Karabidayik in Akmola region.
In addition, a discharge collector will be built to divert treated wastewater from Uly Dala, Hussein bin Talal and Chingiz Aitmatov streets, and along Turan Avenue to the Yesil River.
The work is expected to ensure reliable drainage of surface and drainage water from a catchment area of 4,500 hectares. It will also improve the stability of treatment facilities with a capacity of about 70,000 cubic meters per day and create infrastructure for the city’s further development.
New substation and modernization of CHPP-2
Another 7.5 billion tenge will be allocated for the development of the capital’s energy infrastructure. The funds will be used to build the closed 110/20 kV Karlygash substation with connection to existing power grids, as well as to modernize turbine unit No. 1 at CHPP-2 of Astana-Energy JSC.
“The commissioning of the new energy facility will reduce the load on the existing Ishim and Baiterek substations and provide electricity to around 80,000 residents of the Nurly Zhol railway station area and the Telman residential area. The additional capacity will also make it possible to commission new social facilities, including schools and clinics,” the statement said.
In addition, after modernization, the capacity of the CHPP-2 turbine will increase by 30 megawatts, from 80 to 110 megawatts. According to the government, this will improve the reliability of the capital’s energy supply, taking into account the annual growth in electricity consumption.