Residents are asking the question: "On what grounds is the work being carried out if there is not even a project passport?"
Statement from "Bishkekvodokanal"
Representatives of the municipal enterprise "Bishkekvodokanal" commented on the incident. According to their information, the damage occurred during the construction of the new building for secondary school No. 72.As a result of not adhering to the permissible distances during excavation work, the soil collapsed, causing the destruction of a 250 mm diameter pipeline and a water leak, the enterprise noted.
Immediately after receiving the report of the incident, an emergency team was dispatched to assess the situation and localize the accident.
"To prevent further leaks, the pipeline was shut off from both sides. It is also planned to relocate this line by the company 'Goha Group,' as it falls within the construction zone," the "Bishkekvodokanal" added.
The company assured that the supply of drinking water continues as usual thanks to the looped network.
In the Ministry of Construction, Kaktus.media clarified that
on March 1 in Bishkek, in the "Djal" microdistrict, during excavation work for the construction of a new building for secondary school No. 72, a section of the water pipeline was damaged.
In connection with the incident, the relevant services and an emergency team were called, and restoration work has begun. Currently, work is underway to eliminate the pipeline malfunction, and the repair is nearing completion.
"It is important to note that such technical situations can occur during excavation work. There is also wear observed in some engineering networks in this area. The Ministry maintains constant oversight of construction work and compliance with safety standards. The provision of drinking water to residents is under the control of the relevant services, and all necessary measures are being taken," the agency emphasizes.
It should be noted that a new educational building for secondary school No. 72 is being constructed in this area, which will accommodate 750 students. These construction works began in January of this year.
