ASTANA, Kazakhstan, December 24. President of
Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has proposed considering the
construction of a new airport in Astana to boost the city’s
transport and transit potential, Trend reports via the presidential press service.
“I instruct the Government, together with the city’s akimat, to
thoroughly study this issue and present concrete proposals,”
Tokayev said during a meeting dedicated to the city’s
development.
He highlighted that the development of full-fledged aviation
hubs, including using the capital’s current airport, was recently
discussed However, Kazakhstan produces insufficient aviation fuel,
which could limit the growth of such hubs.
The president stressed that the government should take concrete
measures to increase fuel production, potentially including the
construction of a new refinery.
“All pros and cons should be considered. The government needs to
clarify its position and develop a practical solution,” Tokayev
added.
Tokayev also emphasized the critical importance of accelerated
modernization of communal infrastructure, citing migration pressure
and dense urban development as placing serious strain on
engineering networks and life-support systems.
He noted past water shortages in the capital and stressed the
need to complete the fourth drinking water station, continue the
cleanup of the Astana reservoir, and prepare the launch of the
second sewage treatment facility and local purification
systems.
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