Russia’s state construction regulator, Glavgosexpertiza, has approved design plans for the second phase of the Krasnogorsk hydro engineering complex on the Irtysh River in the Omsk region, allowing work to proceed on the river’s right bank.
The approved project encompasses earthen and concrete dams, a navigation lock, a fishway, bank reinforcement, and auxiliary utility infrastructure. The facility is classified as a third-class hydraulic engineering asset, making federal regulatory approval mandatory before construction could advance.
Named after the nearby village of Krasnaya Gorka, the complex was designed to stabilize water levels on the Irtysh River, maintain commercial navigation, and ensure regional water supplies. Construction initially began in 2011 with a scheduled commissioning date of 2016, but financial and management difficulties led to a complete freeze of operations.
Work restarted in 2022 when Moscow-based contractor Mezhregionstroy was awarded a 4.6 billion ruble contract to deliver the initial operational phase by 2025. Construction progress fell significantly behind schedule, remaining below 20 percent completion a year ahead of the target date. Unpaid wages prompted regional prosecutors to launch an inquiry into the site in late 2025.
Following an on-site inspection by Natural Resources Minister Alexander Kozlov and the regional governor in late September 2026, authorities officially extended the delivery schedule, pushing the expected launch date to 2030.
