In its comment, the Ministry of Construction noted the following:
A video related to the construction of the residential complex 'Altai' in Bishkek has appeared on social media. It shows pits filled with water, which has raised concerns among citizens.
The Ministry emphasizes that before the start of construction works at the site, necessary engineering-geological and engineering surveys were conducted in accordance with current legislative norms. These studies allowed determining the groundwater level, and the project documentation includes appropriate engineering solutions.
In particular, the project provides for the installation of a drainage system and the diversion of groundwater, as well as limiting the height of residential buildings to five stories, taking into account the characteristics of the site. These measures are aimed at ensuring the safety of construction and the further operation of the buildings.
It is important to note that the residential complex 'Altai' is a low-rise development. Issues of seismic safety have been thoroughly studied by the relevant state institutions, so no additional approval from the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic is required.
In this regard, the statements of Kanat Abdrakhmatov are not true. The Ministry urges citizens not to panic and to trust official sources of information.
Furthermore, it is worth noting that other large projects, such as new bus stations and residential buildings, are already being implemented and are currently under construction in this area. The four- and five-story buildings constructed during the Soviet era are still in use.
The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic assures that the construction of the residential complex 'Altai' is being carried out in strict accordance with the norms and under constant supervision.
The Ministry emphasizes that before the start of construction works at the site, necessary engineering-geological and engineering surveys were conducted in accordance with current legislative norms. These studies allowed determining the groundwater level, and the project documentation includes appropriate engineering solutions.
In particular, the project provides for the installation of a drainage system and the diversion of groundwater, as well as limiting the height of residential buildings to five stories, taking into account the characteristics of the site. These measures are aimed at ensuring the safety of construction and the further operation of the buildings.
It is important to note that the residential complex 'Altai' is a low-rise development. Issues of seismic safety have been thoroughly studied by the relevant state institutions, so no additional approval from the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic is required.
In this regard, the statements of Kanat Abdrakhmatov are not true. The Ministry urges citizens not to panic and to trust official sources of information.
Furthermore, it is worth noting that other large projects, such as new bus stations and residential buildings, are already being implemented and are currently under construction in this area. The four- and five-story buildings constructed during the Soviet era are still in use.
The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic assures that the construction of the residential complex 'Altai' is being carried out in strict accordance with the norms and under constant supervision.
Earlier, Kanat Abdrakhmatov expressed his opinion on social media:
Recently, I saw an advertisement for the start of construction of the 'Altai' complex on the way to the airport. Later, I noticed pits filled with water. It is known that groundwater is close to the surface, and this requires special engineering solutions to prevent subsidence. It is strange that such large-scale construction was not coordinated with the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic. The location of this complex may be dangerous in terms of seismicity — in the event of a strong earthquake, "hydraulic shocks" may occur. For example, during the Kemin earthquake of 1911, a fountain about 8 meters high erupted in a flat area near the epicenter close to the village of Novorossiysk and continued to spout for several hours. A similar situation was observed during the Sarykamysh earthquake of 1970, when a hydraulic shock sliced through the foundation of a building under construction like a sheet of paper!
Think before starting any construction!
Think before starting any construction!
