Construction has begun on a multifunctional congress centre in the Burabay resort area. The venue is designed to host international forums, business meetings, exhibitions and major cultural events.
The project is being carried out under the People’s Construction programme, initiated by the Head of State. Akim of Akmola Region Marat Akhmetzhanov said the centre would help develop Burabay as a year-round tourist destination.
The complex will have a total area of 12,800 square metres. Plans include a 1,000-seat auditorium, a conference hall for 160 participants, exhibition spaces, a multimedia hall, a café, applied arts workshops and studios for creative industries.