The People’s Committee of northern Quang Ninh province and the Ministry of Construction on March 11 announced the master plan on Ha Long city till 2040 which was approved by the Prime Minister on February 10.
Quang Ninh (VNA) – The People’s Committee of northern Quang Ninhprovince and the Ministry of Construction on March 11 announced the master plan on HaLong city till 2040 which was approved by the Prime Minister on February 10.
Speaking at the event, Secretary of the Ha Long PartyCommittee Vu Van Dien said under the plan, Ha Long city is set to become a civilisedand friendly tourist and service urban area, a world-class national service andtourism hub with modern and synchronous socio-economic infrastructure.
Its sustainable development will be aligned with requirementsfor green growth and climate change response, with Cua Luc Bay as a connectivityhub, in harmony with the world natural wonder Ha Long Bay and the northernmountainous regions of the city.
Regarding urban development, the city isexpected to have a population of around 620,000-650,000 people by 2030 andapproximately 800,000-830,000 by 2040.
Ha Long city is set to be a political, administrative, economic,and cultural hub of the province. It is also part of the expanded dynamic urbanarea of Ha Long, Cam Pha, Quang Yen, Uong Bi, and Dong Trieu.
This is thecomprehensive and multi-industry hub of the province, with tourism, service,processing, hi-tech, mining, seaport, and clean energy as the core industries. Thedevelopment of Ha Long is of utmost importance for the overall development ofthe province.
Acting Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Cao Tuong Huysaid during 2022-2025, the city will complete urban infrastructure system, embarkon green urban development integrated with smart city model, complete theconstruction of transport routes and tourism infrastructure.
During 2025-2030, the focus will be on improving the quality ofthe coastal space, completing the construction of coastal roads, public andcoastal tourism areas.
🌳 From 2031-2040,there will be a greater connectivity with neighbouring areas such as Uong Biand Cam Pha cities, Quang Yen town to create a harmonious development space in theprinciple of preserving and upholding the values of Ha Long Bay./.
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In Ha Long city (Photo: VNA) 
