Cua Lo Town: Speeding up key projects serving tourism

In 2023, the townCua Loset a target of welcoming and serving over 3.4 million tourists, of which 1.3 million will be overnight guests, with revenuetourismreaching 2,000 billion VND... To achieve this goal, the town has issued an early plan to activate the Tourism Year; promoted the implementation of the development strategy and solutions with the spirit and determination to build a greener - cleaner - more beautiful town.

The 72m arterial avenue connecting Vinh city with Cua Lo town is under construction and completing phase 2. Photo courtesy

One of the long-term strategic solutions deployed by the town is to effectively implement the province's specific mechanisms and policies to have resources to implement the town's major planning and projects, gradually perfecting the inner-city traffic system and tourism infrastructure, in order to change the face of the city and create a highlight for sustainable development.

Being present in Cua Lo town in the early days of March 2023, the whole coastal city looks like a bustling "construction site", full of construction spirit. At the gateway to the town, the 72m arterial Highway connecting Vinh city with Cua Lo town is being urgently constructed day and night and completing phase 2, doubling its width. On the Cua Hoi side, the cable car across the sea, connecting the mainland with Song Ngu island (Hon Ngu) is also being urgently deployed to be inaugurated in the second quarter of 2023.

Urgent construction to upgrade sea dykes. Photo: Thanh Chung

Currently, Binh Minh Street - the main road of the town is being upgraded and expanded by 7m to the East. This upgrading and expansion project will start from September 2022, and is expected to be completed within 4 years. The total length of the expanded Binh Minh Street is 7.56 km, starting at the intersection with Nguyen Xi Street in Thu Thuy Ward and ending at the Lam River bank road.

The Binh Minh Road expansion project is being constructed in sections, one by one, in a rolling manner. The completion of the project will partly relieve the traffic congestion in Cua Lo during the annual beach tourism season. At the same time, it will create a more airy and beautiful space, contributing to the highlight of the common space of Cua Lo beach.

Building a freshwater bathhouse for tourists. Photo: Thanh Chung

On the east side of Binh Minh Street, after clearing and dismantling 209 food and beverage kiosks, construction works, resorts, hotels, etc. near the beach, the town left 16 freshwater bathhouses. Implementing the assignment of the People's Committee of Cua Lo Town, the Urban Management Board is carrying out repairs and implementing management and operation work in the form of socialization to deploy services. Also in this area, the repair of the sea embankment is being actively implemented. Along with that, the construction and renovation of the lighting system on the walking path, the routes from Binh Minh Street to the sea to ensure light for the park area, etc. are being urgently carried out.

Renovating the sidewalk on the west side of Binh Minh Street. Photo: Thanh Chung

Information from the People's Committee of Cua Lo town: At this time, public investment projects in the area continue to proceed as planned. In particular, the organization of the renovation of technical infrastructure items on the west side of Binh Minh street is also being accelerated, such as the lighting system and sidewalks. The town has, is and will continue to implement green tree projects on Sao Nam, Mai Thuc Loan, and crossroad No. 13 streets...

By the end of 2023, Cua Lo town will focus on implementing the second phase of the wastewater treatment project; there will be a plan to connect the wastewater systems of kiosks and restaurants (newly built) to the town's general wastewater treatment system.

In addition to the urgent urban beautification of all levels and functional sectors, the good news is that businesses in the town are also urgently rebuilding new facilities. On the west side of Binh Minh Street, more than 100 restaurants are currently being urgently built and completed to serve tourists.

Mr. Nguyen Van Son - a business owner shared: "After moving from the beach to the west of Binh Minh Street, business will certainly be more confusing and difficult. However, my family strongly supports the policy to make the town more beautiful and developed. My family is very hopeful for the new tourist season."

Businesses move their business locations to the west side of Binh Minh Street. Photo: Thanh Chung

Mr. Hoang Van Phuc - Vice Chairman of Cua Lo Town People's Committee said: At this time, all people in the town are actively preparing for tourism activities in 2023. In particular, restaurants and hotels are urgently renovating their facilities and businesses to welcome tourists to Cua Lo.

The town is also focusing all resources on infrastructure improvement for tourism, speeding up the progress of traffic infrastructure, lighting systems, decorative electricity, check-in points for tourists; strengthening environmental sanitation in the forest park and beach area... All preparations will be completed before March 30 so that the opening day of the 2023 Tourism Festival (scheduled to be held on April 6) will be a great success./.