Construction has begun on the first skyscraper in Alatau City. The Iconic Complex multifunctional development will feature two towers, a hotel, a shopping centre and office space. According to Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev, investment in the project will exceed $800 million. Construction is scheduled for completion by the end of 2029, reports a 24KZ correspondent. Alatau City is being developed as a national project.
The concept for Iconic Complex was presented to the President on 2 June during Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s working visit to Almaty Region. The project has now entered the construction phase. Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev attended the groundbreaking ceremony. He highlighted the scale of the development and stressed the importance of construction quality, seismic safety and energy efficiency.
Kanat Bozumbayev, Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan:
- I believe this building could eventually become a symbol not only of Alatau City but of Kazakhstan as a whole. We have brought in leading international architecture firms for the project. They will monitor quality and be accountable for the results. If anything goes wrong, they will be held responsible and face substantial fines. This is standard practice around the world. We also plan to introduce new requirements, which are expected to be approved within the next couple of months.
The complex’s main tower will stand 272 metres tall. Its 58 floors will accommodate a hotel, a swimming pool, shopping facilities and A+ class offices. A second, pyramid-shaped tower, standing 78 metres tall, will be built nearby. Total investment in the project will exceed $800 million. Completion is planned for the end of 2029.
In the future, a metro line or light rail transit (LRT) connection could be extended to the complex. The Government plans to make a final decision on this issue in January. China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) is the general contractor, while the architectural concept was developed by US-based specialists.