Plans are underway to invite tenders for the first NYDC Challenge related to Yangon New Town Plan including big roads with two 26-km bridges, according to New Yangon Development Company.
The visioning workshop on the first phase of the Master Plan of Yangon New Town was held during December in 2018. It was attended by Yangon Chief Minister Phyo Min Thein, members of Yangon City Development Committee, members of Association of Myanmar Architects, members of Myanmar Engineering Society, responsible persons of the NYDC and invited guests.
At the workshop, the first phase of the Master Plan chosen by the AECOM to draw up Urban Master Planning and Design was explained. The first phase of Master Plan was drafted based on the findings from strategic flood risk assessment carried out by Royal Haskoning DHV and traffic and transport planning done by oriental consultants.
The Master Plan is an important step to Yangon New Town Plan. The workshop is aimed at clarify the first phase draft of the Master Plan and good advices were received. The Yangon Chief Minister replied the queries raised by those present.
The consultants continue drafting the Master Plan for Yangon New Town. The second phase draft will come out in the next week. Suggestions will be sought after explaining the final Master Plan. The tender for the first NYDC Challenge will be invited in the middle of February, said CEO Thein Wai.
Translated and Edited by Win Htut
