Delegations from Uzbekistan's Atomic Energy Development Agency (Uzatom) and Russia's State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom conducted a joint working visit to the construction site of an integrated nuclear power plant and its associated nuclear city in Forish on October 22.
During the visit, representatives reviewed the implementation of the nuclear power plant project, examined ongoing construction activities and discussed the development of residential, social and transport infrastructure. The planned city will cover 200 hectares and accommodate approximately 33,000 residents in around 10,000 apartments.
The nuclear city project received the support of Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev from its initial stages. According to the project information, the city is being developed based on the principles of eco-urbanism, with construction of residential buildings and infrastructure facilities already underway. The development includes approximately 10,000 apartments designed to accommodate nearly 33,000 people.
Plans include energy-efficient multi-story residential buildings, schools, kindergartens, healthcare institutions, sports and cultural facilities, recreational areas and green spaces. The city is intended to provide housing and social infrastructure for specialists working in the nuclear industry and their families.
During the working visit, the delegations toured the nuclear power plant construction site and examined the progress of construction and preparatory activities. Discussions focused on the implementation status of the project, the quality of construction work, safety requirements and compliance with environmental standards.
Representatives of both organizations emphasized the importance of meeting these requirements throughout all stages of construction. The parties also discussed the next steps in developing the nuclear city and the infrastructure needed for the future operation of the power plant. Alongside residential and social facilities, work is underway on external utility networks and transport infrastructure. The project includes the following infrastructure:
388 kilometers of power transmission lines.
A 110 kV electrical substation.
21 kilometers of drinking water pipelines.
120 kilometers of industrial water pipelines.
39.5 kilometers of roads.
11 kilometers of railway lines.
These networks are intended to support the operation of the nuclear power plant and the associated urban development. The infrastructure program covers electricity supply, water provision and transport connections for the planned city and power plant facilities.
The nuclear city is planned as a high-technology urban development incorporating energy and digital infrastructure. The project envisions the use of smart grids, data centers and energy storage systems as part of its infrastructure. According to the project description, these facilities are intended to support energy supply and the development of the urban complex.
The joint working visit included discussions on the next stages of construction and coordination between Uzatom and Rosatom. The delegations reviewed the progress of the integrated nuclear power plant and nuclear city projects, including construction activities, infrastructure development and compliance with safety and environmental requirements.
The planned development in Forish combines nuclear energy infrastructure with a residential city designed for approximately 33,000 people, with housing, public services, transport networks and utility facilities being developed as part of the project.