Inadequate Infrastructure: Almaty Authorities Address Challenges Faced by Alatau Residents, Lacking Essential Road Network and Lighting Systems
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Life in the Karasu microdistrict, Almaty, has become a nightly struggle for residents, who have been left in the dark for years. The streets are a treacherous maze of potholes, and the lack of lighting only compounds the danger.
Locals say the road on Michurina Street used to be paved, but during the replacement of sewage pipes, it was dug up and never properly repaired. This chronic lack of infrastructure often leads to injuries, as children stumble on uneven ground and the elderly struggle to navigate the dark, unfamiliar paths.
78-year-old Nadya Protsenko has called this communal disorder home for over 20 years. For her, the situation has grown unbearable. As she shared, "I fell again last week, either a pothole or a stone, I don't know. And here I am, hurting myself again. My whole chest hurts, I'm going for an X-ray now. There's no light in the evening too, my granddaughter goes to school, we walk her with a flashlight. What is this?"
Despite these concerns, local authorities have promised to address the issue. Anuarbek Makhambetov, chairman of the contracting organization, assured that work on the sewage and water systems was now complete. They will begin cleaning up the area and laying asphalt in the coming days.
However, residents have additional worries beyond the road and lighting issues. The area is also plagued by garbage and unkempt plants, adding to the general air of neglect. The district authorities have promised to address these problems in the near future.
While city officials work to resolve these issues, some residents have decided to take matters into their own hands. They have organized petitions and reached out to local media in hopes of amplifying their concerns. The community's tenacity may prove crucial in ensuring these much-needed repairs are prioritized.
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- The outdoor-living in the Karasu microdistrict is marked by the absence of a smooth asphalt road on Michurina Street, making it a challenge for both children and the elderly to navigate safely.
- The lackluster home-and-garden maintenance, characterized by piles of garbage and overgrown plants, further contributes to the district's aesthetic decline and overall sense of neglect.
- Some residents, disgruntled by the prolonged communal disorder, have arranged petitions and reached out to local media outlets, intending to bring more attention to their ongoing complaints about the district's state.
- With a push from the community and renewed promises from local authorities to address the lingering issues, it seems that the lifestyle in the Karasu microdistrict may soon see a shift towards improved infrastructure and a better overall living environment.
