Inspection of Development Projects : MOC DM inspected development projects in MDY Region

Deputy Minister for Construction Dr. Thaung Naing, accompanied by departmental officials, visited the Yadanabon Cyber City Project area in PyinOoLwin Township on 10th November. During the visit, the Deputy Minister inspected the 500,000-gallon water storage tank, successive stages of water filtration facilities, the pumping station and water pipelines installed to ensure an adequate supply of drinking water within the project compound. He also inspected the clearance of bushes and undergrowth along both sides of the industrial zone's perimeter road, the planting of shade trees, and ongoing works to construct the two new roads, including roadbed preparation, land levelling, excavation and earth filling.

Next, the Deputy Minister and party arrived at the temporary briefing hall for the construction of a 100-foot-wide road leading to the Central Fire Services Training School. The project engineer in charge and the Director (Civil) of the Mandalay Region Department of Highways briefed him on the progress of the works. Following the briefing, the Deputy Minister gave necessary instructions and conducted a detailed inspection of the ongoing construction activities.

The Deputy Minister and officials then proceeded to a bend on the Mandalay–PyinOoLwin section of the Union Highway, between mileposts 19 miles and 3 furlongs and 19 miles and 4 furlongs. The Deputy Director-General of the Department of Highways briefed him, with the assistance of maps and design drawings, on the measures already taken and further plans to prevent traffic accidents and ensure the safe travel of road users. After giving necessary guidance, the Deputy Minister inspected the construction of a sand trap for speed control at the accident-prone location and observed traffic management measures to ensure the orderly movement of vehicles.

Afterwards, the Deputy Minister and party visited the construction site of 10 four-storey, four apartment buildings within a housing compound owned by the Mandalay City Development Committee in Pyigyitagon Township, Mandalay Region. The project comprises five buildings, each consisting of four units per floor, for officers, and another five buildings of the same design for staff. He conducted a detailed inspection of the ongoing construction works.