Fines for beer shops at Goong Lake in Vinh City for encroaching on sidewalks

Goong Lakeis one of the hot spots where beer bars compete to occupy the sidewalks for business and trading, causing traffic safety and environmental sanitation problems. During the Covid-19 epidemic, this is also one of the most crowded places in Vinh City.

Goong Lake is one of the hot spots for sidewalk encroachment and crowd gathering. Photo: Quang An

On the evening of May 7, the functional forces of the wardExam SchoolVinh City has launched an inspection and handling of sidewalk encroachment in the Goong Lake area.

The working group drew up 3 administrative penalty records for 3 business households encroaching on the sidewalks around Goong Lake, with a fine of 2.5 million VND/household. At the time of inspection, the shops were quite crowded during the epidemic season and were warned by the authorities.

Truong Thi ward authorities launched a campaign to clear the sidewalk at Goong Lake on the afternoon of May 7. Photo: Quang An

For permitted business services, the People's Committee of Truong Thi Ward has implemented a commitment signing with business households to strictly comply with Covid-19 prevention and control measures. If households violate, they will be handled according to regulations.

Three beer shops in the Goong Lake area were fined. Photo: Quang An

Through discussion, Mr. Hoang Anh Tien - Chairman of Truong Thi Ward People's Committee said: "Goong Lake is one of the most crowded places in the area, therefore, we will increase our forces.patrol, handle cases of sidewalk encroachment, crowded gatherings, not wearing masks... in this area to ensure community safety".