Construction of new fuel stations and vehicle parking facilities planned for Almaty
Almaty, the largest city in Kazakhstan, is set to witness significant changes in its transport infrastructure over the next few years. As part of a nationwide development plan spanning 2025-2027, the city is slated to receive a substantial portion of the $35 billion investment earmarked for transport projects across Kazakhstan [1][2].
The city's role as a logistics hub is set to expand with the establishment of the Zhetysu container terminal in Almaty [4]. Furthermore, there is cooperation with foreign investors, including Chinese and Turkish companies, to develop modern logistics and warehouse infrastructure. A Turkish firm, S Sistem Lojistik, plans to invest approximately $100 million to build a modern logistics and warehouse network, including in Almaty [3].
While the national transport plan encompasses highway and railway development that indirectly benefits Almaty, the search results do not specifically mention plans for new bus parks, gas filling stations, or compressed natural gas (CNG) stations in the city [5]. However, it is worth noting that the modernization of existing gas filling stations and the construction of new CNG stations are part of Almaty's transport development plan.
One such development is the modernization of Park No.1, which serves 300 gas buses, with the construction of a new washing complex, modernization of systems, and the launch of a gas filling station in 2026 [6]. Additionally, Park No.2, which operates 320 buses, is scheduled for repair of the filling station and drivers' dormitory this year [7].
The city is also planning to create new bus parks in its western and eastern polycenters [8]. Street Beksultanov in Almaty has been closed, affecting bus routes, but the details of buses that will change their routes due to this closure are not specified in the available information [9].
The trolleybus park in Almalinsky district, serving over 130,000 passengers daily with 212 trolleybuses, needs major repairs to its buildings and equipment [10]. Meanwhile, nearly 2,500 units of transport are in operation in these parks, with eight existing gas filling stations requiring renovation [11].
In a commendable move, a children's home has been opened in Konaev for 4 billion tenge, which will house 171 children from a dilapidated building in Almaty [12]. The city of Almaty is currently managing five bus parks, one trolleybus park, and a school bus park [13].
In conclusion, Almaty is poised for a major transformation in its transport infrastructure, with new terminals, warehouse facilities, and modern logistics hubs on the horizon. While specific plans regarding bus parks, gas, or CNG stations were not detailed in the available information, it is clear that the city is committed to improving its transport infrastructure to better serve its growing population and economy.
The modernization of existing gas filling stations and the construction of new CNG stations are part of Almaty's transport development plan, aligning with the city's role in finance and industry as it attracts foreign investment for logistics infrastructure. Furthermore, plans to create new bus parks in Almaty's western and eastern polycenters are underway, hinting at progress in the transportation sector of this booming city.
