Development Projects Draw Tourists, Boost National Income

 

February 28

Train services on the PyinOoLwin-Gokteik Viaduct route enable locals to explore regional heritage and scenic landscapes.

 

Acting President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and State Security and Peace Commission Chairman Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, accompanied by Commission Secretary General Ye Win Oo and Mandalay Region Chief Minister U Myo Aung, inspected urban development undertakings in PyinOoLwin yesterday morning.

 

On his inspection tour, the Senior General looked into the efforts of the PyinOoLwin Township Development Committee to expand the breadth of roads to become 24-foot roads, construct bridges, dig earthen drains, place asphalt on the roads, and mark the thermo plastic paint on the roads in Wards 8 and 10 and the new Padetha city in PyinOoLwin by car and gave necessary guidance.

 

He observed urban development measures at the yard of PyinOoLwin Railway Station. Commission Member Union Minister for Transport and Communications U Mya Tun Oo and Deputy Minister U Aung Myaing reported on the implementation of the projects for the construction of the stand-facilitated stadium and a gymnasium, the staff housing, the four-storey modern hotel and shopping mall in the station yard, future projects and running of the train along the PyinOoLwin-Gokteik railway section.

 

In response to the reports, the Senior General stressed the need to systematically implement efficient land use to develop the urban area of PyinOoLwin. As PyinOoLwin and Kalaw railway stations are ancient and historic ones, measures must be taken to systematically maintain the railway station buildings, establish the precise station yards with cleanliness, beautification and pleasure environment.

 

He noted that urban development undertakings and greening environments can attract domestic and foreign travellers so as to generate national income. Running the train along the PyinOoLwin-Gokteik Viaduct section helps local people enjoy regional knowledge and scenic beauty. As such, he stressed that arrangements must be made for the safe travel of passengers.

 

The Senior General inspected progress in upgrading the Anisakhan Airfield and responded to the report of Union Minister U Mya Tun Oo and officials on systematic calculation to achieve the long-term interest depending on prospects of travelling, trading and development undertakings. — MNA/TTA