NAY PYI TAW May 31
Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, accompany by SAC Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo, members of his entourage, the chief minister of Yangon Region, the commander of Yangon Command and officials, inspected implementation of urban development tasks in Hlaingtharyar Township and West Yangon Technological University in Yangon Region this morning.
Implementation of urban development tasks in Hlaingtharyar Township
First, the Senior General and party arrived at the corner of Yangon-Pathein Road and Yaw Atwin Wun U Phoe Hlaing road near the descent of Bayint Naung Bridge and inspected the construction of a new pedestrian pavement and upgrading tasks of the drainage system on both side of the road. After hearing reports of responsible officials, the Senior General pointed out the needs to dredge silt from ditches and to straighten water channels for smooth water flow in Hlaingtharyar Township, to conduct systematic research on designs and ditch levels that will make water flow easily in some areas where water is stagnant, to be proud of the township for its cleanliness, pleasantness, beauty and observance of disciplines by taking measures for cleanliness and smooth water flow on both sides of Yangon-Pathein Road, which is a busy main road and gave other necessary instructions.
Then, the Senior General and party arrived at the corner of Yangon-Pathein Road and Kanaung Min Thar Gyi Road and inspected the construction of an overpass at the southern part of the road and new pedestrian pavements and measures taken for smooth flow of water. After hearing reports of responsible officials, the Senior General said construction of pedestrian pavements is good for the people and gave necessary instructions on moving electric posts on pedestrian pavements to areas outside the corridor and smooth flow of water in drainage systems.
Afterward, the Senior General and party proceeded along Yangon-Pathein Road and arrived at Thaunggyar Creek Bridge before inspecting measures taken for smooth flow of water and giving necessary instructions.
West Yangon Technological University
Then, the Senior General and party arrived at West Yangon Technological University and inspected the main road, pedestrian pavements and cultivation of flowering plants along the entrance road before giving necessary instructions on reports of responsible officials.
Then, the Senior General and party inspected the university by car along the circuit road and met with Rector Dr Kyi Soe and faculty members to inquire about the learning activities of students. After hearing reports of the rector and responsible officials, the Senior General pointed out the needs to take measures for smooth transportation of university students and convenient hostels, to conduct research for smooth water flow in Hlaingtharyar Township by the university and formation of research teams with final-year students from civil engineering degree courses for different parts of the township to solve the problem. The Senior General gave other necessary instructions to faculty members.
Development of Hlaingtharyar Township
Then, the Senior General and party arrived at the Bayintnaung Park and discussed continued measures for development of the township by studying the scale model of it.
At the briefing hall of the park, the chief minister of Yangon Region and the Yangon mayor reported to the Senior General on completion of tasks instructed by the Senior General during previous visits and continued implementation, construction of trapezoidal concrete ditches for smooth water flow in the township, consistent dredging of rubbish and bushes in the ditches, measures taken for smooth flow of water along Yangon-Pathein Road, construction of sluice gates and RC Box Culverts, tasks carried out for smooth flow of water on both sides of Nyaungdon Road, construction of water outlets on both side of Shwe Pyi Thar Bridge, construction of the drainage system in the WYTU and pedestrian pavements and overpasses along Yangon-Pathein Road and Nyaungdon Road and paving asphalt along the circuit road of the WYTU.
Urban planning project to be developed and implemented systematically for development of Hlaingtharyar Township
After hearing the reports, the Senior General said development tasks and reform measures for cleanliness and beauty of the township have been implemented since 2023. It is necessary to systematically record the reform measures taken. As smooth flow of water is a major issue in the township, emphasis must be placed on the issue. Smooth flow of water in the drainage system is essential for cleanliness and pleasantness of the township and residents are required to abide by discipline and throw rubbish properly. Stagnant water will become contaminated water and create an unhealthy environment. It is necessary to calculate the flow rates of water systematically in construction of the drainage system. As Yangon-Pathein Road and Nyaungdon Road are main roads, standard pedestrian pavements must be built along them to enable the public to use them properly and standards must be met in construction of over-passes. It is necessary to move electric posts on pedestrian pavements to safe places properly.
It is important for relevant development affairs departments to monitor the proper disposal of rubbish in accordance with the law for the pleasantness of the township. It is necessary to develop and implement an urban planning project systematically for development of the township. As it is a densely populated township, proportionate numbers of markets, schools, administrative offices and recreation parks must be constructed systematically. Therefore, the government is required to develop and implement a town plan and a development plan systematically. In connection with electricity supply, solar electric projects must be developed under the arrangement of Yangon City Development Committee. As enormous success has been achieved in implementation of development of the township, everyone is required to make continued efforts systematically.
It is also necessary to take measures for the security of workers who come from various parts of the country and work in workshops and factories in the township and to fulfill the needs to enable them to buy foodstuffs cheaply as much as possible. Measures must also be taken to enable them to live and travel properly. Social security must be taken into consideration. Township and district administrators and responsible officials are required to closely monitor the issues.
Then, the Senior General and party travelled along Nyaungdon Road by car and arrived at the construction site of an overpass near Aung Zeya Bridge. After hearing reports of responsible officials, the Senior General gave necessary instructions.
Townships in Yangon Region inspected by car
Then, the Senior General and party inspected Shwe Pyi Thar, Mingalardon, North Okkalapa, North Dagon and South Okkalapa townships in Yangon by car and gave instructions on systematic designation of road areas, prevention of trespassing on road areas by shops and squatters, smooth flow of water on both sides of roads, observance of traffic and road rules and maintaining cleanli-ness and pleasantness to responsible officials.
