04.03.2026, 04:50

Six new vegetable storage facilities will be built in Akmola region

Modern facilities will help reduce losses and extend the shelf life of vegetables

In 2026, six modern vegetable storage facilities are planned to be commissioned in the Akmola region. This was reported by the Regional Communications Service.

The largest storage facility with a one-time capacity of 12 thousand tons will be built in the city of Kosshy. A significant storage facility with a capacity of 6 thousand tons per year will also be constructed in the Arshaly district. A storage facility with a capacity of 3 thousand tons is planned in the Tselinograd district. Two facilities with a combined capacity of 5 thousand tons will be built in Kokshetau. Another storage facility with a capacity of 3 thousand tons will appear in Stepnogorsk.

During the implementation of the projects, special attention will be paid to the quality of storage. The new facilities will be equipped with automated climate control and forced ventilation systems, which will help minimize losses and extend the storage period of vegetables.

Currently, there are 46 potato and vegetable storage facilities operating in the Akmola region with a total storage capacity of 104 thousand tons.

In addition, two more vegetable storage facilities are planned to be built in 2027 in the Arshaly district and Birzhan Sal district. Their total capacity will be 15 thousand tons.

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