Ca Mau (VNA) – The Hanoi People’s Committee isspeeding up the building of the symbolic capital flagpole in Ca Mau Cape, thesouthern tip of Vietnam.
The authorities expect to complete the construction ahead ofthe 44th anniversary of the southern liberation and nationalunification next year (April 30, 1975 - 2019).
The flagpole is estimated to cost more than 138 billion VND(5.91 million USD), funded by the capital city of Hanoi and other sources. Itmimics the design of the old Hanoi flagpole and is resistant to storms andsaltwater intrusion. The multifunctional facility features spaces forexhibition of historical items and for festive performances.
To date, the project has seen several sections completed anda number of new sections added to the overall construction.
The Ca Mau People’s Committee has asked the main investor tobuild a 230m road connecting the flagpole with the Ca Mau Cape tourist area andanother linking the T1 road and the canoe port. The total cost of the two roadsis estimated at over 13.7 billion VND (587,092 USD).
The flagpole has a great meaning as it affirms sovereignty and reflects closeties between the capital city and the southernmost province of Ca Mau.-VNA
The authorities expect to complete the construction ahead ofthe 44th anniversary of the southern liberation and nationalunification next year (April 30, 1975 - 2019).
The flagpole is estimated to cost more than 138 billion VND(5.91 million USD), funded by the capital city of Hanoi and other sources. Itmimics the design of the old Hanoi flagpole and is resistant to storms andsaltwater intrusion. The multifunctional facility features spaces forexhibition of historical items and for festive performances.
To date, the project has seen several sections completed anda number of new sections added to the overall construction.
The Ca Mau People’s Committee has asked the main investor tobuild a 230m road connecting the flagpole with the Ca Mau Cape tourist area andanother linking the T1 road and the canoe port. The total cost of the two roadsis estimated at over 13.7 billion VND (587,092 USD).
The flagpole has a great meaning as it affirms sovereignty and reflects closeties between the capital city and the southernmost province of Ca Mau.-VNA
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