Quang Ninh urban development project will not affect bay: officials
The urban renovation and public beach development project in the northern coastal city of Ha Long, Quang Ninh Province, will not encroach on Ha Long Bay, local authorities have stated.
People walk on a beach in Ha Long city, Quang Ninh province. (Photo: VNA)
Quang Ninh (VNA) - The urban renovationand public beach development project in the northern coastal city of Ha Long,Quang Ninh Province, will not encroach on Ha Long Bay, local authorities havestated.
The project, invested by the city People's Committee, is underway and isexpected to come into operation in 2020.
Tran Quoc Nghien Street, which stretches down the city’s coastline,will be expanded from four lanes to six and pavements will be narrowed.
A new esplanade paved with wood will also be built along the street,presenting pedestrians and bicycle riders a clear, open view of the sea.
As a part of the project, Hon Gai public beach spanning 900m at the end ofTran Quoc Nghien Street will be opened in 2020. It will offer freeentrance, freshwater showers and exercise equipment for locals andtourists, according to Vu Van Hop, Chief of Staff of the provincial People’sCommittee.
In another development, Quang Ninh Province authorities have launched aninvestigation into a sand mining project conducted by Dong Bac A Company in BinhNgoc District, Mong Cai City, near the Vietnam – China border.
Sand mined from the area is used for key local projects; however, the companydid not mine in approved places and local authorities exhibited poormanagement.
“If wrongdoings are severe, we will consider withdrawing or bringing criminalproceedings against the company,” said Hop.
🍨 Dong Bac A Company was approved to mine sand in the district with acapacity of 4.5 million cu.m per year.
The company has started large-scale mining operationsand signed many deals with private enterprises since April, although ithas not yet completed all necessary legal procedures. In early May, city authorities demanded a halt on theproject to investigate.-VNA
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People walk on a beach in Ha Long city, Quang Ninh province. (Photo: VNA) 
