During his working trip to North Kazakhstan region Prime Minister visited Sergeyevskiy hydrosystem, and also checked in Petropavlovsk the progress of reconstruction of pumping station of the 1st lift and strengthening of the dam, El.kz cites primeminister.kz.
These objects play a key role in protecting settlements from floods and providing local residents with water. The purpose of the working visit is to monitor the fulfilment of the instructions given by the Head of State to coordinate preparations for the flood-dangerous period. Attention is focused on the condition of hydraulic structures and implementation of modern digital solutions.
In Sergeevka, representatives of key departments and services reported on current activities on repair of the hydroscheme. Sergeyevskiy hydrosystem is the main flow regulator of the Yesil River. It continues to operate in cascade with the Petropavlovsk hydroscheme, forming a single water management complex that provides water supply to the North Kazakhstan region, partially Kostanay region and Akmola region, as well as guaranteed passes to the Tyumen region of the Russian Federation. During last year's floods at the Sergeyevskiy hydrosystem, the ground was washed away from the left bank as a result of large volumes of water and ice drift in the downstream section. No damage was recorded at the Petropavlovsk hydroscheme.
In 2024, the Government allocated 278.5 million tenge for the current repair of hydraulic structures from the national budget and flood control measures at the Sergeyevskiy and Petropavlovsk hydrosystems. More than 1.4 thousand m3 of large-size rubble stone was brought to these objects for construction of coastal slopes, bottom deepening in the lower embankment near the dam of Sergeevskiy hydrostructure was carried out, 940 m3 of soil mixture was extracted.
Director of the North Kazakhstan branch of RSE Kazvodkhoz Shugaip Ibatullin reported that at the moment both waterworks are in satisfactory condition and continue to operate in normal mode. In the current year it is planned to carry out additional 14 activities.
In turn, the head of the branch Kazgidromet Kymbat Mergalimova said that the amount of precipitation will be more than normal, especially in the southern and eastern regions. Heavy precipitation is predicted in mid and late February, with a drop in temperature in the first and second decades of the month. Flood risks remain high for areas downstream of the Sergeevsky reservoir.
"The Sergeyevskiy hydrosystem is a strategic structure in a flood-prone region, on which the water supply for residents depends. In case overflows will exceed 2 metres, I instruct you to immediately report to the centre and me personally,"Olzhas Bektenov noted.
It was instructed to continue to strengthen water management facilities in the region, as well as to actively implement digital solutions, to conduct bathymetric survey.
Head of the Government was also reported on strengthening control over the movement of heavy vehicles on artificial structures, including on Sergeyevskiy hydrosystem and Petropavlovsk hydrosystem. Thus, weight limits for heavy trucks are set, mobile transport inspection posts are in operation.
In Petropavlovsk Prime Minister checked the progress of reconstruction and got acquainted with new technological equipment of the pumping station of the 1st lift, which was accidentally disconnected during last year's floods. The pumping station, built in the 70s, has not been repaired for 50 years.
As a result of the reconstruction being finalised, 2 pumps have been installed which can operate in both dry and underwater environments. Also, to protect from external impact and mechanical damage, the electric cables were installed underground. The measures will ensure stable power supply even in case of waterlogging.
Within the framework of the working diversions Prime Minister got acquainted with the preparation for flood control measures, readiness of equipment and materials for protection from possible flood waters.
On the reconstruction of the Petropavlovsk bypass with the construction of a guideway across the Ishim River a feasibility study of the project is currently developed. This road is part of the Centre-North transport corridor connecting Shchuchinsk, Kokshetau and Petropavlovsk with the border of the Russian Federation, including one of the two bridges over the Ishim River in the regional centre. During the flood period it serves as a protective dam, but in 2024, due to rising water levels, there was an overflow, which led to flooding of the Podgora district.
To prevent such situations, the city bypass is planned to be reconstructed with an increase in the height of the embankment, installation of protective structures and construction of a bridge over the Ishim River. The project worth 71 billion tenge at the first stage will be financed from the republican budget, allocating 18 billion tenge.
In addition, technological opportunities with AI elements were presented to the Prime Minister. In particular, the project ‘Unified infrastructure of drones’. Today the system is actively used in Almaty to ensure public safety. From this year it is planned to use it to control the flood situation in SKR, with further scaling to other flood-prone regions.
Also, unmanned aerial vehicles will be used for prompt transmission of information, which will allow to promptly receive information from the field. This will allow to correctly assess the situation and coordinate the actions of the services.