Minister inspects reclamation of plots of land in Labutta

Minister Col Thein Nyunt inspects land reclamation in Labutta.—PBANRDA

YANGON, 28 Jan—Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt attended a ceremony to open Ayeyawady jetty in Labutta township to mark the 62nd Anniversary Union Day on 26 January. The jetty is 108 feet long, 12 feet wide and 10 feet high and it was built by Labutta Township Development Affairs Committee during 2008-2009 financial year with the funds of Development Affairs Department. Next, the minister met with officials of the companies, members of district and township social organizations and townselders at Shwenadi Hall inLabutta. In his meeting, the minister said plans are under way to upgrade Labutta into a model districtand 66 KV power lines will be installed in the township. A total of 4548 rural houses are under construction in Labutta and an 85 percent of the whole project has been covered. In addition, seven Cyclone Shelters are being built by companies.Upon arrival at Land Reclamation Site (3rd mile camp) being implemented by the Development Affairs Department, the minister and party inspected progress in earth works and then gave instructions on measures to be taken for digging up 100 acres of land to use it as the dam. Next, they looked into progress in building the 200-bed hospital and houses with the use of heavy machinery. Plots of land will be reclaimed. Roads will be built and power and drinking water will be supplied. Plots of land will be sold at reasonable price. Plots of land will be reclaimed to build cold storage. 66 KV power lines will be installed. Labutta will be upgraded into a model district with favourable conditions for social and economic affairs.
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