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Plan to build B1.2bn Phuket bridge gains momentum

Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

Mr Teeradech points to where the proposed bridge will be built – if it is approved. Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

PHUKET: Plans to build a bridge costing B1.2 billion linking Phuket with Koh Maphrao, also just called “Coconut Island”, are gaining momentum with Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong expected to inspect the island today (Dec 22) to assess whether or not to pledge his support for the project.

 

The proposed bridge is to span about one kilometre from Laem Hin, popular for its seafood restaurants served by the local fishing community on Phuket’s east coast, to the pier at Baan Koh Maphrao on the island.

 

The move to push ahead with a fresh proposal to build the bridge, which has failed to gain approval in several previous attempts in the years past, comes from strong support from the villagers on the island itself, reports Teeradech Kumleang, Deputy Chief of the Phuket office Department of Rural Roads (DRR), which under the Ministry of Transport oversees the national Bureau of Bridge Construction.

 

Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/plan-to-build-b1-2bn-phuket-bridge-gains-momentum-65242.php

 

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[Destiny1990]

Stunning seaviews from coconut island...

[jobwolf]

How many people do reside at Koh Maphrao?

Is this amount of money not better invested with proper necessary infrastructure work.

Water treatment plants, Bridges which go somewhere, Tunnels, Proper Road surfaces, Cables underground all over the island,  Wireless all over the island, Street lighting which actually works and many more projects.

[stevenl]

If a bridge is build a lot of money will be made on development of the island.

 

It would best be left alone therefor IMO.