On February 29, in Phu Quoc City, the People's Committee of Kien Giang province coordinated with the Ministry of Construction to organize a conference to announce the general planning project of Phu Quoc City, Kien Giang province until 2040, according to Decision 150 dated February 6- 2024 by the Prime Minister.
Unique island city
In 2004, the Prime Minister decided to approve the overall development project of Phu Quoc island. Many subsequent documents defining the vision, orientation, specific mechanisms and policies... have created the impressive development of the "pearl island" of Phu Quoc.
Continuing to affirm the building of the city into a center of high-quality tourism and resort services, with identity and attraction to tourists, the Prime Minister decided to approve the general planning project of Phu Quoc City to by 2040. Accordingly, Phu Quoc will become a type 1 urban area, developing according to a multi-center model, forming a concentrated urban chain with 13 development areas, opening a new period, vision and expectations. new for the island city.
The scope of planning is the entire natural land area of 589.27 km2 of Phu Quoc City, including 2 wards (Duong Dong, An Thoi), 7 communes (Cua Can, Ganh Dau, Bai Thom, Ham Ninh, Cua Duong , Duong To, Tho Chau) and construction areas at sea in the North and South of the island.
Phu Quoc City is identified as a smart urban area, with quality living space, energy saving, and adaptation to climate change. It is forecast that by 2030, the entire urban population will be about 400,000 people, including the official population of 255,000 people and other population components such as tourists, workers... By 2040, the entire urban population will be about 680,000 people. people, including an official population of 430,000 people.
Speaking at the conference announcing the general planning project of Phu Quoc City, Minister of Construction Nguyen Thanh Nghi affirmed that building and developing Phu Quoc City is one of the extremely important political tasks that have been identified. very early.
According to Mr. Nguyen Thanh Nghi, the general planning of Phu Quoc island was first approved by the Prime Minister in 2005. In 2010, the Prime Minister approved the adjustment of the general planning for construction of Phu Quoc island until 2030. "After After more than 13 years of planning implementation, Phu Quoc has become one of the most attractive and dynamic cities in the Southwest region with synchronous infrastructure and an increasingly spacious and modern urban appearance with many projects. The architecture is prominent and highly symbolic. In particular, the socio-economic growth is 260 times higher than before 2010" - Minister Nguyen Thanh Nghi cited.
Many trust
To effectively implement and promote the general planning project of Phu Quoc City, Minister Nguyen Thanh Nghi requested localities to focus on researching, proposing, building specific policy mechanisms, mobilizing and using resources. most suitable financial resources. From there, investment develops sustainably, harmonizing economic development with environmental protection and ensuring national security and defense.
The Minister emphasized that the goal of the project is sustainable development, the life and income of Phu Quoc people must be better than before. Kien Giang province and Phu Quoc city must pay attention to ensuring harmony of interests between the state, people and businesses.
The Minister of Construction handed over the Decision approving the project to local leaders
Regarding local responsibilities and actions after the project is approved, Mr. Huynh Quang Hung, Chairman of Phu Quoc City People's Committee, said that Phu Quoc is a district-level administrative unit with agricultural economy playing a leading role. , little known, has now grown to become a tourist and resort destination on the world tourism map. Phu Quoc's economy is also developed in the direction of trade and services, with tourism as the main focus. The agricultural and industrial sectors develop in a complementary role. "Currently, the province and city are focusing resources to meet the standard conditions for upgrading to a class 1 urban area before 2025. The city is committed to doing its best and coordinating with authorities at all levels to awaken the potential , advantages, unlocking resources, building a healthy investment environment" - Mr. Hung said.
The announcement of the general planning project of Phu Quoc City until 2040 is an issue of special concern to people and businesses on the island. Mr. Huynh Anh Khai, a son of the "pearl island" who has witnessed the entire process of transformation of the island city, expressed great belief in the feasibility of the project. "Witnessing what has happened in the past, I absolutely believe that in the coming time, Phu Quoc will be very different when the general planning project is implemented" - Mr. Khai excitedly.
Many businesses investing in Phu Quoc also believe in the bright future of the "pearl island". According to Mr. Nguyen Van Truong, owner of a business operating in the field of tourism, the announcement of the general planning project of Phu Quoc City until 2040 opens up many hopes for the business world. This businessman affirmed that he and other businesses will accompany the locality, bringing Phu Quoc's economy to new heights.
