Clean-up of Small Taldicol in Nur-Sultan's Palace to Improve Local Residents' Health

Nur-Sultan, the capital city of Kazakhstan, is set to undergo an exciting transformation as the Akimat, the city's administration, has announced plans for the rejuvenation of Small Taldykole Lake.

The primary focus of the project is to prevent the lake from drying up by conducting dredging works. These works will not only clean the lake of silt, bottom deposits, and harmful substances but also expand the water surface to an area of not less than 20 hectares.

In addition to the dredging, a bridge is planned to be built connecting the two banks of the lake. This will facilitate navigation for citizens and enhance the lake's accessibility.

The reclaimed territory, where the constant depth is less than 20 cm, will be landscaped and used for the construction of social facilities such as housing, schools, and medical centres.

It's worth noting that the content of main ions, heavy metals, and biogenic substances in Small Taldykole currently exceeds the norm several times. The cleaning of the lake from harmful substances will, therefore, have a positive effect on the health of local residents.

The planning and procurement listing for the creation of a recreational area with the preservation and renewal of the water balance at Small Taldykole was commissioned by the regional environmental or water management authority responsible for the area.

Deputy Akim Nurlan Saltambekov has ordered the development of project and estimate documentation for a recreational zone on Small Taldykole. This zone, once completed, will allow for the creation of a full-fledged embankment with an aquatorium.

Interestingly, the two water bodies, Small Taldykole and Big Taldykole, do not exert mutual influence due to surface runoff or groundwater. This means that the revitalisation of Small Taldykole will not affect the larger lake.

The Akimat has made no statement about preserving the current water surface of Small Taldykole, suggesting that the planned dredging and reclamation are necessary for the lake's long-term health and sustainability.

There have been no reports of a performance by the Kadmii Qyzyl creative union in defense of Small Taldykole, but the community's support for the project is expected to grow as more details about the revitalisation plans are revealed.

The reclamation and revitalisation of Small Taldykole Lake in Nur-Sultan mark a significant step towards creating a more livable and sustainable city for its residents.

Clean-up of Small Taldicol in Nur-Sultan's Palace to Improve Local Residents' Health