HCM City to turn Can Gio District into tourism centre
Can Gio Sea Encroachment Project is also known as Can Gio Tourism Urban Area Project. In June 2020, the PM approved to increase the size of the project from 600ha to 2,870ha with an investment of VND217trn (USD9.4bn). In February, HCM City People's Committee issued four decisions and approved the 1/500 scale detailed planning for the Can Gio Tourism Urban Area Project inside Can Gio District.
Phong asked the Department of Planning and Architecture to collaborate with the authorities in Can Gio to speed up the work and further complete the planning by the final quarter. There must be a development plan for buffer zone and coastal urban areas and how to minimise the impacts on the existing biosphere reserves.
He went on to say that local authorities can hire independent consultants if necessary.
Can Gio District has many advantages. For example, it is a world biosphere reserve with a landmass similar to Singapore's. With large areas of forest and islands, it is an ideal place for resorts and ecotourism.
A zoning and urban planning idea for Can Gio District contest was held a few years ago to find the most suitable idea and consultant company. In August 2018, the Department of Planning and Architecture was asked to work with the winner to start the plan. In September 2019, the city party committee approved the adjusted urban planning for Can Gio.
