Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with residents of Rudny affected by the burst main on the sidelines of his working trip to Kostanay region, Kazinform cites the Akorda press service.
During the meeting President Tokayev emphasized such situations are unacceptable and charged local authorities to return life in Rudny to normal quickly.
The Head of State said he came to the region to inspect the aftermath of the burst main, adding that the Government and the akim (governor) of the region were tasked to tackle the problem.
In addition, the President noted that the Government was instructed to pay utmost attention to the issues of socioeconomic development of Rudny.
Earlier the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev familiarized with the aftermath of a burst main in Rudny during his working trip to Kostanay region, Kazinform has learned from the Akorda press service.
He also heard a report from the authorities of the region on the progress of repair works.
Given that the state of the heat distribution network both countrywide and in the region is alarming, President Tokayev tasked the Government to carefully prepare for the winter season, especially in the spring-summer period, calling it a priority.
He stressed that the degree of wear of the network is extremely high up to 70-80% and in some areas up to 90%.
Reported by Kazinform.
