Construction Sector: Deputy Minister makes inspections

Deputy Minister for Construction Dr. Thaung Naing arrived at the site briefing hall in Nan Oo Myothit, Sagaing, on Wednesday, where new staff housing units are being constructed to replace those damaged by the Mandalay earthquake. There, relevant officials briefed him on the ongoing construction of one officer housing unit and six staff housing units.

In response to the briefings, the Deputy Minister instructed officials to ensure construction works are completed according to the set project schedule and to mutually support one another to prevent any delays. He also emphasized maintaining workplace safety, preventing the wastage of construction materials, using only quality-assured materials, and ensuring the quality control team conducts continuous inspections both before and after work is carried out. After coordinating operational requirements, he conducted a detailed inspection of the construction site.

Subsequently, the Deputy Minister visited the Ayeyawaddy Bridge (Yadanabon) briefing hall. Following a presentation on preparatory reinforcement works to replace the bearings on Pier No. RP-4, he instructed officials to manage the project systematically to meet the schedule, prioritize workplace safety, and report any difficulties in a timely manner.

He then closely inspected the work site at Pier No. RP-4, as well as the structural integrity of Piers No. RP-5 and RP-6, instructing officials to repair the damaged pile caps. Afterward, the Deputy Minister conducted a detailed inspection of the new Dokhtawady Bridge construction site along the Yangon-Mandalay Expressway and coordinated necessary operational requirements.