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Talgar District's schools and infrastructure buckle under rapid population boom

Children cram into schools built for a fraction of their numbers, while water networks collapse. Can Talgar survive its rapid growth without urgent fixes?

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Talgar District's schools and infrastructure buckle under rapid population boom

Talgar District is facing severe strain on its schools and infrastructure as its population continues to grow. With classrooms packed far beyond capacity and water networks near collapse, officials warn of worsening conditions for thousands of children and families. The crisis in education has become impossible to ignore. A school in Kendala, originally built for 300 pupils, now holds over 1,500. District head Tanat Aidarbekov admitted that some institutions may soon adopt four-shift schedules just to accommodate all students. Experts add that the region gains 5,500 schoolchildren every year, yet new construction fails to keep up. Even the Kelechek Mektepteri project, meant to ease overcrowding, has not ended triple-shift schooling in many areas.

In Zhanakuat settlement, the situation is even more dire. No state-run schools exist there, forcing children to travel long distances for classes. Meanwhile, housing shortages persist as legal battles stall two apartment buildings in Talgar. The developer, Shakh LLP, stands accused of embezzling budget funds, leaving 1.2 billion tenge ($2.7 million) needed to finish construction. Infrastructure is also crumbling under pressure. The district's water supply network, 85% of which is critically worn, suffers constant breakdowns. Many residents in apartment blocks rely on unsafe propane cylinders, risking fires and accidents. To tackle heating failures, authorities now plan modular boiler plants, but these remain temporary fixes. Over the past decade, KarasaΔ± District's population has jumped by 30%, reaching 368,000. The surge has overwhelmed public services, with no immediate relief in sight.

Without urgent investment in schools and utilities, the strain on Talgar District will only deepen. Overcrowded classrooms, unreliable water, and stalled housing projects leave families struggling with daily challenges. Officials acknowledge the need for action, but solutions remain slow to materialise.

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