BÀ RỊA-VŨNG TÀU – The Party Committee of the southern province of Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu has approved a plan to build a major fisheries centre in Vũng Tàu City’s Long Sơn Commune.
The centre, which will cover a 147-ha area on the east side of Gò Găng Island, will include a fishing port, frozen storehouses and a seafood processing area.
It will also have a fishing boat maintenance centre and a sea rescue centre.
The VNĐ2 trillion (US$88 million) centre will be funded by State and local budgets. Private resources will also be sought.
Construction will be divided into three stages from now through 2030. — VNS