Bishkek, Oct. 22, 2026 /Kabar/. During the working visit to the Jalal-Abad region today, October 22, President Sadyr Zhaparov reviewed the socio-economic development of Manas city and the Suzak district for the 2021–2026 period, the results achieved during the first nine months of the current year, and plans for the implementation of new projects.
The head of state was briefed on the construction of social and infrastructure facilities, the development of housing, the attraction of investments, the modernization of road and utility infrastructure, as well as existing challenges and prospects for the region's future development.
In Manas city, the "Dank" (Glory) Alley within "Dostuk" Park, a modern sports hall for youth in Kamandar village (part of the T. Taigaraev territorial unit), and a new bus station have been put into operation during the reporting period.
Regarding the development of road, transport, and utility infrastructure, 45 km of roads were paved with asphalt, 9.8 km of sidewalks were laid, and street lighting was installed along an 8 km stretch during the first nine months of 2026. Furthermore, 31.99 km of water supply networks, 11.8 km of sewage networks, and 2.3 km of reinforced concrete drainage channels were constructed.
The development of educational infrastructure also continues: School No. 5 (named after B. Osmonov), School No. 16 (named after E. Arapbaev), School No. 21 (named after Zh. Bolotov), and the "Akylman" Presidential Lyceum have all been put into operation. Construction is currently underway for five general education schools with a total capacity of 2,400 students, as well as two kindergartens accommodating 250 children. Major renovations are also being carried out at three existing schools.
In the healthcare sector, projects aimed at developing medical tourism are being implemented, including the construction of the Southern Regional Scientific Center for Cardiovascular Surgery and the Jalal-Abad Regional Clinical Hospital.
Major projects in the fields of sports and culture include the construction of a multi-functional sports arena with a capacity of 5,200 seats and a historical museum.
As part of the "Jashyl Muras" (Green Heritage) national program, a project is being implemented to construct a pumping station, a daily-regulation reservoir, a main water pipeline, and irrigation networks.
Special attention is being given to public-private partnership (PPP) projects. The reconstruction of the 5.4-hectare "Jenish" Park, now renamed "Manas Park" has been completed, with private investments in the project totaling 525 million soms.
In the Kok-Art territorial district, a municipal market covering 22.5 hectares is under construction, supported by 5 billion soms in investment.
Residential construction is also actively progressing. The "Asman-Residence-7" (1,140 apartments) and "Asman-Residence-8" (600 apartments) mortgage-based residential complexes have been completed. Additionally, 1,224 apartments have been delivered within the "Asman-Residence-1, 2, and 3" complexes. Construction is currently ongoing for the "Asman-Residence-9, 10, 12, 13, 16, and 17" complexes, which will provide a total of 5,320 apartments.
In the industrial sector, a metal structures manufacturing plant has been built in the T. Taigaraev territorial administration area, with an investment of 220 million soms. Additionally, a plant for the company "Toybos" is currently under construction in the city, with 175 million soms in private investment secured for the project.
For 2027 and the subsequent period, the mayor's office has planned the implementation of several major investment projects: the construction of a multifunctional recreation zone and an ethno-complex in the Ayub-Too area, the development of a residential community called "Manas City," and the construction of a resort complex in Shor-Bulak.
Other plans include the acquisition of 30 modern buses, the construction of a municipal greenhouse complex, the modernization of street lighting, the purchase of specialized equipment for public utility services, and the construction of a funicular and a summer toboggan run (rodelbahn) in collaboration with partners.
In the Suzak district, 60 social and infrastructure facilities including 25 schools and 12 kindergartens were put into operation between 2021 and 2026.
In the industrial sector, projects have been completed to build a drywall manufacturing plant (with an investment of 880 million soms, creating 70 jobs) and an oil refinery (with an investment of 225 million soms, creating 30 jobs).
During this same period, 305.8 km of roads in the district were paved with asphalt.
