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A military blockhouse on the Thuong Thanh of Hue |
Previously, a working delegation from Military Region 4, led by Colonel Pham Van Dung, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Military Region, held a meeting with the city regarding the dismantling and repurposing of national defense structures in Thuong Thanh area of Hue City.
A field survey of several structures revealed that there are currently 31 national defense works in the Thuong Thanh area of Hue City, including 26 blockhouses, 2 guard posts, 2 hiding shelters, and 1 anti-aircraft position. Additionally, there are 9 combat structures located at Hai Thanh Garrison and the Literature Temple - Martial Arts Temple.
These works were constructed by the US military from 1957 to 1975. Currently, they are located within the heritage complex and have been severely damaged, significantly affecting the visual appeal of the relic site.
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The delegation surveying military works in the area of Hue Imperial Citadel |
Currently, these structures no longer serve any effective purpose in the defense zone. Therefore, leaders of Hue City has proposed to the Ministry of National Defense to allow for their prompt dismantling and repurposing to restore the original integrity of Hue Imperial Citadel relic and improve the space and environmental landscape of the area.
According to the plan, 31 combat structures within Hue Imperial Citadel (including 26 bunkers, 2 hiding shelters, 2 guard posts, and one anti-aircraft position), along with 9 combat structures at Hai Thanh Garrison and the Literature Temple - Martial Arts Temple, will be dismantled at a total estimated expense of 31 billion VND.
It is known that dossiers for 7 military blockhouses at the Hai Thanh Garrison relic site have already been prepared and submitted to the Military Region 4 Command for approval and are waiting for the dismantlement. As for the blockhouses inside Hue Imperial Citadel, land revocation, compensation, and site clearance procedures are currently underway, etc.