Drinking water supply stands at 96% in Kazakhstan – National Economy Minister

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM – Minister of National Economy Alibek Kuantyrov reported what results had been achieved in terms of implementation of a national project aimed at the development of regions of Kazakhstan, Kazinform correspondent reports.

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While delivering his report at the Tuesday’s Government meeting, Minister Kuantyrov said the provision of the population with drinking water had reached 96% countrywide as part of the ‘Strong regions – drivers of the country’s development» national project.

«During the reporting period wear and tear of utility and transport infrastructure has declined in single-industry and small towns to 57.6% and 45.5%, respectively. 17.1 million square meters of housing has been commissioned and share of roads of republican and local subordination has climbed to 90% and 80%, accordingly,» he said.

The National Economy Minister also revealed some 112,000 new workplaces had been created.