Kyrgyzstan Reclassifies Farmland for Logistics Hub

In the Alamedin district of Kyrgyzstan's Chuy region, a significant shift in land use is underway. The government has approved the transfer of 37.8 hectares of irrigated agricultural land, previously designated for farming, to be developed into an industrial-logistics center.

The land, currently part of the state's agricultural fund in the Dostuk rural municipality, will be reclassified. It will move from agricultural use to lands designated for industry, transport, communications, energy, defense, and other purposes. This transformation necessitates compensation for the losses incurred in agricultural production and potential profits that would have been generated.

The district administration is tasked with updating land documents to reflect this change. The developer must prepare and obtain approval for urban planning documentation. This includes provisions for managing rainwater and meltwater, implementing anti-seismic measures, adhering to sanitary requirements, and establishing protection zones for power lines.

Furthermore, the developer is obligated to restore an equivalent area of agricultural land. This involves identifying less productive land, analyzing its potential, and bringing it back into agricultural circulation. The government also stipulated that if the land is not used for its intended purpose or is misused, authorities must take measures to return it to its original state. The resolution takes effect ten days after its publication, with archaeological supervision required if any historical or cultural heritage sites are discovered during construction.