Alatau: Use of digital twins for city management based on Chinese experience

Construction & infrastructureGate3 Sources

Published 8 Nov 2026 · last updated 11 Nov 2026 · 27 Jul 2026 – 28 Jul 2026

Kazakhstan plans to implement digital twin technology in the development of the new city of Alatau, drawing on Chinese experience where over 2,000 projects have been realized. The virtual models aim to improve the management of infrastructure, transport, and environmental processes.

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Key facts

• Kazakhstan leverages Chinese experience, where over 2,000 digital twin projects were implemented in 2025.
• Alatau is designated as a test platform for modern governance and innovation technologies.
• McKinsey studies indicate a 20–30% increase in infrastructure investment efficiency through digital twins.
• The technology enables real-time analysis of traffic flows, utility networks, and environmental data.

All sources (3)

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