Public Rental Housing Project: Construction progress inspected in Mandalay

Union Minister for Construction U Shwe Lay and officials inspected the Mingala Yankin Public Rental Housing Project in Mandalay on Saturday.

The officials clarified the working processes of urban planning, water purification system, completion of electrical works, future plan, funding, and planting of shade trees.

The Union Minister said the ministry is aiming to facilitate staff living and local employment opportunities. Housing projects are being implemented in Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw and Mandalay.

He stressed the importance of timely completion of works, meeting quality standards. The Department of Urban and Housing Development under the Ministry and the Myanmar Urban and Infrastructure Development Entrepreneurs Association jointly implement the project.

Of the 3,008 Units and 188 buildings, the implementation of the first phase includes 91 buildings and 1,456 Units. Each room in the Mingala Yankin Public Rental Housing Project has a living room and a kitchen, two bedrooms, 188 four-Unit and five-storey buildings with kitchens.

Of the 3,008 Units, Phase 1 consists of 91 buildings and 1,456 Units are being implemented. 90% of the 91 buildings are completed so far.