PM approves changes of general plan for southern Vung Tau city
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc recently approved changes to a general plan for Vung Tau city in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau towards 2035.
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister NguyenXuan Phuc recently approved changes to a general plan for Vung Tau city in thesouthern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau towards 2035.
The plan will be implemented in the city’sadministrative zone, spanning about 15,043 ha.
Vung Tau city is projected to have apopulation of about 520,000 people in 2025 and about 650,000 in 2035. It isdivided into seven areas, with two major centres of Go Gang and Long Son.
Notably, Long Son island will be developedas the nation’s centre for the oil and gas industry, along with supporting andother industries.
New urban areas, as well as eco-friendlyurban areas with small-scale populations will also be built to serve workers inthe oil and gas industry. In addition, existing urban areas and salt marshlandscapes will be improved.
The plan will be carried out over an areaof around 4,100 ha, with land put aside for the construction of urban areasaccounting for 2,670 ha.
Various parks will be built in the city andlinked with natural rivers and canals, creating urban green space networks.–VNA
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A corner of Vung Tau city (Photo: VNA) 
