Shymkent plans to relocate more than 600 families from dilapidated and unsafe buildings, with the renovation program in the city set to be completed by 2030. However, some residents have concerns, according to infohub.kz.
Families who lived in dilapidated houses are already receiving keys to new apartments. "My old apartment was only 24 square meters, and the building was unsafe. The new one is 41 square meters. I really like everything. There are conveniences for older people," said Karshyga Alimova, a city resident.
Abandoned sites and demolition have become a challenge for those who remained in the neighborhood. People complain that they now have constant disruptions with water, electricity, and gas. "For the second year now, houses have been demolished here, but the private sector remains. We were promised monetary compensation for our homes, but so far nothing. We are waiting. Because of this, our water quality has worsened, the power is constantly cut off, and gas is shut off. I don't know what we will do in winter," said Ilsia Shafigullina, a Shymkent resident.
Nevertheless, the issue of the private sector remains unresolved. It turned out that many owners of individual housing in the Koksai microdistrict have incomplete documents.
"By 2030, a program for 66 buildings—600 apartments—has been approved for the city. A technical inspection was conducted for all multi-story buildings. The inspection was carried out by specially accredited and certified organizations," said Yerdaulet Azhibayev, deputy head of the city's Construction Department.
The program is reportedly planned to be implemented through private investors. Three companies are already interested. The Construction Department added that if residents of other dilapidated multi-story buildings wish to join the renovation, the list of properties may be expanded.