Work started on April 18 on a 2.6 trillion VND (121.5 million USD) marine tourism urban area in central Binh Thuan province.

The Phan Thiet marine tourism urban complex, invested by the Rang Dong Group, covers 62 hectares in Phu Thuy ward, Phan Thiet city.

Once completed after six years of construction, the complex includes villas, buildings, parks, lakes and recreational wards. It is designed to accommodate up to 6,000 residents and 4,000 visitors.

Speaking at the ceremony, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Ngoc said Binh Thuan targets to become one of the national tourism destinations, with Phan Thiet being a tourism city.

The project will help improve local infrastructure facilities and traffic system, contributing to the provincial socio-economic development.

This forms part of activities to mark the 40th anniversary of the liberation day of the province (April 19, 1975).-VNA