Kazakhstan To Implement Reforms In Water Management Sector
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 8. The Ministry of Water
Resources and Irrigation of Kazakhstan is undertaking a large-scale
transformation of the entire water industry, an informed source
from the ministry told Trend .
"To ensure water security and address potential water scarcity
issues, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation is
undertaking a large-scale overhaul of the water sector in strategic
areas. This includes developing a comprehensive plan for
Kazakhstan's water industry from 2024 to 2028.
The plan encompasses several initiatives, notably the
construction of new reservoirs for storing melt and flood waters,
the renovation of 15 existing reservoirs, and upgrades to over
14,000 kilometers of irrigation canals. Additionally, the plan
includes comprehensive inspections of hydraulic structures and the
implementation of water-saving irrigation technologies," the
statement from the ministry reads.
According to the source, the Comprehensive Plan until 2028
includes the construction of 40 new reservoirs and the development
of design and estimate documentation for 3 additional
reservoirs.
"The implementation of these projects aims to increase the
capacity for storing an additional 2,603.9 million cubic meters of
water and expand the irrigated area to 295,041 hectares. This
initiative also ensures reliable water supply to various sectors of
the economy and mitigates the risk of emergencies. Furthermore, to
enhance water resource efficiency and prevent future shortages in
water-deficient regions of the country, the action plan for
implementing the Concept of Development of the Water Resources
Management System of Kazakhstan for 2024-2030 (approved by the
Government of Kazakhstan on February 5, 2024, under No. 66)
includes research into promising options for territorial
redistribution of water resources, including the rivers Ertis and
Kigach," said the ministry.
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