Kazakhstan Designates Recovered Funds for Improving Water Infrastructure in Kostanai Area
Let's Talk Kazakhstan: Water Woes Turn into Wins
Kazakhstan's government is rolling up its sleeves and getting to work, using funds from illegally obtained assets to put a much-needed upgrade on water supply networks in Kostanai Region. This move is slated to cost around US$10.5 million, a budget that's sure to make a splash!
Check out this map, designed especially by The Astana Times, for a visual of where all this action's happening. (You can expand it in case you're squinting!)
Better be quick, or you'll miss out! Click to zoom in
In the lively town of Tobyl, just 88% of the residents can currently quench their thirst with running water. But fear not! Construction on an impressive 100 kilometers of water networks has started, thanks to a US$2.7 million grant from the national fund.
Meanwhile, in the bustling Arkalyk, the government's got another US$1.7 million in its pocket, earmarked for a brand-new water supply system. This project's aiming high, with a goal to bring clean H2O to more than 13,000 residents, boosting the access rate from the current 96.5% all the way up to a pristine 100% by year's end!
Theicion runs deep in the villages of Karabalyk, Denisovsky, Kostanai, Fyodorovsky districts and Beimbet Maylin district, as well as in the village of Molodezhny in the city of Arkalyk. Collectively, these projects are expected to cost over US$5.9 million.
Step back and take a look around—Kostanai's access to water supply services currently stands at an impressive 99%, but it's a different story in rural areas with a 90.3% access rate.
Curious about the ins and outs of how the government is spending its ill-gotten gains? Well, there's no solid evidence yet on exactly how they're funneling the cash into improving these water supply systems. But hey, Kazakhstan is in the midst of a massive development boom!
Did you know :
- The Kostanai Region is part of the Qytyqaragh investment boom, which includes a slew of water supply and sanitation improvement projects? [1]
- Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov has made a apple of his eye visit to the region to keep tabs on improvements in education and healthcare infrastructure, including utility updates? [3]
For those craving a deeper dive into the specifics of the returned assets and water supply improvements, keep your eyes peeled for official government announcements or project-level details. In the meantime, stay hydrated, Kazakhstan!
In the realm of Kazakhstan's development, the government's ill-gotten funds are being utilized not only in improving water supply networks but also in other sectors. For instance, environmental-science research could potentially benefit from this financial influx, as could the industry sector, contributing to a greener and more sustainable future. Furthermore, the influx of funds could also finance investments in the financial sector, ensuring the stability and growth of the country's economic infrastructure.
