Businesses remove structures to restore public access to lang Co bay in Vietnam
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The Chan May-Lang Co Commune People's Committee ordered six households to dismantle structures that blocked public access to the shoreline of Lang Co Bay in central Vietnam.
The bay, which joined the Worldbays Club in 2009, suffered from years of encroachment by seafood restaurants. These businesses built permanent concrete pillars and extended their seating areas onto the sand, narrowing the beach and forcing residents to take detours to reach the water.
The local government met with business owners to address these issues and the accumulation of household waste on the sand. Owners acknowledged the requirements and pledged to clear the affected areas by October 30. Some owners, including restaurant owner Ngo Thien Cam, have already begun removing the sections of their buildings that extended from roads toward the beach.
While some business owners requested financial help due to their initial investments, the commune's economic division warned that authorities would consider forced removal if the deadline passes. To maintain the area's beauty, the commune chairman instructed local divisions to implement waste management measures. These plans include organized waste collection, Green Sunday campaigns along coastal roads, and stricter self-management for beachside restaurants.
Officials also plan to study new ways to organize coastal service areas that support tourism while protecting the community's right to access the sea.
