Construction & infrastructure
Construction & infrastructure2 Sources
Alatau received the status of a “city of advanced development” in late September, aiming to become an AI hub. Actual infrastructure, including roads, gas, and water, remains insufficient for residents. Administrative digitalization often lags behind official plans in practice.
Key facts
- Status as “city of advanced development” granted in late September 2025.
- City area is 88,000 hectares with 12 planned microdistricts.
- Basic infrastructure such as gas, water, and roads is often missing or defective.
- Teachers' salaries were cut by 25% after rural bonuses were abolished.
All sources (2)
- Alatau: Kazakhstan’s New Digital City Without Internet and RoadsVlast.kz · · EN
- Что общего между казахстанским Алатау и швейцарским ЛуганоKapital.kz (Telegram) · · RU