President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received Mayor of Astana Zhenis Kassymbek, during which the former was briefed about the social and economic and infrastructure development of the capital in the first six months of this year, TheCentral.Asia cites Akorda.
According to Kassymbek, there were positive dynamics in all the key economic indicators. The volume of investments stood at over 632 billion tenge, 13.2% more than the given period of last year. Projects are being actively carried out in manufacturing, medicine, education, transport and logistics.
The President was briefed about the construction of schools, affordable preferential housing and health centers, demolition of emergency houses, development of residential areas, improvement and landscaping of the city. This year, over 20 schools and six student dormitories for 4,500 places are set to be constructed. There are plans to improve 170 courtyards and public spaces, including parks, squares, boulevards, as well as carry out repairs on around 70 streets.
Speaking about the systemic work to end unfinished construction of residential buildings, Kassymbek said that out of a total of 16 thousand equity holders, 15.5 thousand received apartments. The remaining families will get their apartments by the end of this year.
The Head of State was also informed about the preparation for the upcoming heating season. So, the first stage of the Telmana gas thermal power plant, the second stage of the Turan gas thermal power plant and a coal unit of the thermal power plant-3.
Following the meeting, Tokayev gave a number of instructions regarding the social and economic development and improvement of the city as well as preparation for the 5th World Nomad Games.