According to the actual records of PV on May 28, workers are renovating and repairing some items at Pac Bo Square (in the new administrative center area of Cao Bang province).
The previous broken stone surfaces have been peeled off and replaced, the drainage system and lamp posts have also been renovated. The sidewalk around the square has been paved with new stones to replace the previous brick floor.
Mr. Trieu Van Dung (De Tham ward) - shared: "In the past, the square was degraded, the stone walls were broken everywhere, the sidewalks sank and collapsed, but now it has been renovated and more beautiful".
It is known that the repair of the square this time is part of the project to Upgrade and renovate sidewalks and infrastructure in the provincial administrative center and renovate a number of streets in Cao Bang City.
The sidewalk renovation starts from the Km5 roundabout to Na Cap bridge with a route length of about 3,950m, passing through three wards: Ngoc Xuan, Song Hien and De Tham. The total investment capital for the project is more than 56 billion VND, implemented within 100 days (approved the contractor selection results on October 28, 2024).
Mr. Hoang Xuan Thao - Head of the Urban Management Department of Cao Bang City - said: "The square is being renovated and repaired for some items, this is part of the sidewalk renovation project for some streets in the area, expected to be completed in 2025".
The project is expected to contribute to maintaining the sustainability of a civilized urban street, improving technical infrastructure, and making the urban face more and more spacious.
This will promote economic, trade, service and tourism development, serve people's lives, while creating an ideal living environment, ensuring social security.
Previously, Lao Dong Newspaper had an article reflecting "The square is in the center of degradation, dangers lurking to the people".
Recorded at the time of July 2023, at this time, Pac Bo Square has deteriorated in many items after 5 years of use. A series of seating areas have been covered with broken iron mounds, anchor screws like "traps" for people playing here.
At this time, many parents who let their children play here are always worried that their children will be injured due to a collision with rusty iron ends.
Up to now, the square has been repaired, and after completion, it will create a clean landscape to create a space to serve the entertainment needs of the people.
