Officials give update on winter preparation efforts

Ulaanbaatar city officials gave an update on winter preparation efforts yesterday. Manager General Ch.Bat reported that planned winter preparation projects are 90 percent complete, and central heating repairs are 92 percent complete. However, he said that capital repairs on the electric supply are only 50 percent complete, and he has asked the Energy Regulatory Authority to intensify repair efforts. Routine maintenance of the electric supply is reported to be 84 percent complete.

Ch.Bat also gave an update on public works projects. About MNT 20 billion was allocated for improving streets, pavements, squares, and green spaces over the summer. MNT 5 billion will be added for the paving of pavements and the planting of trees and bushes. Bat also asked managing officials of districts in the capital to eradicate wildflowers.