Jan 15, 2026
Prime
Minister Olzhas Bektenov, as part of a working visit to Almaty Region, reviewed
the progress of implementing the tasks set by the Head of State in the Address
to the People of Kazakhstan “Kazakhstan in the Era of Artificial Intelligence:
Current Challenges and Their Solutions through Digital Transformation”, aimed
at forming Alatau as a new hub for investment, technology, and business
activity.
Deputy
Minister of National Economy Bauyrzhan Omarbekov and Deputy Akim of Almaty
Region Rustam Isatayev briefed the Prime Minister on the progress of investment
projects, urban planning preparations, and readiness for the implementation of
infrastructure projects in Alatau, as well as on ensuring electricity supply to
the region, including in view of the needs arising from the launch of new
production facilities.
According
to the Ministry of National Economy, adjustments to the Master Plan of Alatau
have been completed, sectoral schemes for engineering networks have been
approved, detailed planning projects finalized, and an Infrastructure
Development Roadmap adopted. The first phase of the Roadmap envisages implementation of 21
projects totaling 365.1 billion tenge. In 2026–2027, reconstruction of existing
and construction of new engineering infrastructure facilities are planned,
including substations, a water intake unit, and gas pipelines.The second phase,
scheduled for 2028–2030, includes 9 projects worth 312.5 billion tenge,
including construction of two substations, a gas pipeline with an automated gas
distribution station, wastewater treatment facilities, and 49 km of roads.
Special
attention was paid to the anchor project Iconic Towers. The agreement on its
construction was signed in September 2025 during the state visit of the Head of
State to China. Total investments exceed USD 800 million. The American company
SOM has been engaged to develop the architectural concept. The total area of
the complex will be 276.8 thousand square meters and will include two towers,
offices, apartments, a hotel, and retail spaces. Preparation of design and
estimate documentation is planned to be completed by April 2027; construction
is scheduled to begin in May of the current year and be completed by the end of
2029.