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A large-scale housing project intended for socially vulnerable groups in the Talghairan settlement near Atyrau has ground to a halt, transforming into a prolonged construction saga. Over 33 billion tenge has been invested in the initiative, which began with ambitious plans but has since faced significant delays.

Ambitious Satellite City Plans

Atyrau authorities first unveiled plans to develop a vast area near the Talghairan village in the past decade, following the approval of Atyrau's Master Plan in 2016. The residential area, initially named Aktobe-Laeti and later referred to by various names including Bolashak, Zhashtar, and Sputnik, was slated to feature 94 apartment buildings – 70 funded by the budget and the rest commercially – along with essential social infrastructure and roadways.

Early Setbacks and Stalled Progress

The construction of the first 24 residential buildings, comprising 1080 apartments, commenced in 2019. The city administration initially promoted this new micro-district as a flagship initiative for Atyrau's urban expansion. However, progress was soon hampered, first by the global pandemic which halted many projects, and subsequently by a noticeable decrease in official updates regarding the micro-district.

Unforeseen Challenges Emerge

When the situation was addressed by then-regional governor Makhambet Dosmukhambetov, it became clear that the delays were not solely due to the pandemic. A significant factor was the inadequate preparation of the construction site, particularly the lack of finalized design and estimate documentation for engineering communications. This critical oversight necessitated a halt to construction work.

Unfinished Homes and Escalating Costs

As of 2026, the 24 buildings designated for socially vulnerable groups remain vacant and incomplete. Of the planned social facilities, only a school with a capacity of 900 students has been completed, thanks to sponsorship from the CPC company. According to the Atyrau city administration, a total of 17.6 billion tenge was allocated for the construction of these 24 buildings, with an initial completion deadline of 2020. Seven different contracting companies were involved in their construction.

An additional 234.5 million tenge was spent on developing the design and estimate documentation for engineering communications. Currently, all essential engineering infrastructure, including water supply, sewage, electricity, gas, and heating, is reported to be fully installed. The sewage system construction is approximately 60% complete and is slated for completion this year. Tender procedures are also underway for the construction of a boiler house with a capacity of 99 Gcal/h for the Talghairan settlement.

The construction of the engineering infrastructure alone has cost the budget 11.2 billion tenge. The administration cited rising construction material costs and the need for revisions to engineering network designs, in addition to the pandemic, as reasons for the postponed construction timelines. The external sections of the roadways are 50% complete, with 1.6 billion tenge spent on these works. An additional 2.6 billion tenge has been allocated for internal roads and landscaping.

Despite the virtual absence of social infrastructure in the micro-district, the 24 buildings are scheduled for commissioning this year. It remains uncertain whether the original vision for the satellite city project will be pursued. In total, the seven-year construction endeavor has cost taxpayers a staggering 33 billion 234 million 500 thousand tenge.

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