Kazakhstan: A 200-Hectare Food Terminal Being Built Near Astana
According to the Astana City Akimat (Kazakhstan), in order to develop a local agro-industrial complex, KazAgro National Holding JSC began implementation of the project on construction of a wholesale agricultural produce market with regional terminals 12 kilometres off Astana, in Talapker, Akmola Oblast.
It includes a system for preparation, storage and wholesale distribution of vegetables, fruit, meat and fish. The capacity of this facility is 130,000 tons per year. A 200-hectare land plot has been assigned to house terminals for regional markets, with a 10-hectare area for construction of a vegetable store cellar and warehouses.
AstanaEkoStandart LLP is now implementing a project on establishing a greenhouse compound to grow cucumbers and tomatoes. A 3-hectare land plot has been assigned for the project implementation. The project will begin in the 1st quarter of 2010.
Implementation of investment projects on construction of KazGlavProdukt LLP and Lender Group shipping and logistics centres is planned in Industrial Park. Implementation of the projects will be completed in 2010.