Abandoned School in Dong Nai Reimagined as Community Hub

Nha Bich commune in Dong Nai is embarking on a significant transformation, converting a derelict primary school into a vibrant community hub. The abandoned Nha Bich Primary School's annex, a 2,500 square meter site, will be repurposed into a recreational area, community gathering space, and sports facility. This initiative addresses the pressing need for public spaces, particularly for youth recreation and elderly exercise, and will also serve as a venue for local festivals. The project received unanimous support from 100% of the local residents. The commune has also commenced 11 other key infrastructure projects, including road improvements, a market, technical infrastructure, and lighting systems. Many residents have demonstrated strong community spirit by voluntarily donating land and dismantling structures to facilitate road expansions. One resident, Nguyen Thi Hong Lam, is donating over 500 square meters of land for the expansion of Road No. 12, which will widen from 4 meters to 20 meters. Another resident, Bui Dinh Quy, has donated over 200 square meters of land and removed his gate and fence to accommodate the road project. These efforts highlight the community's commitment to local development and improving public amenities.

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The new facility will not only solve the problem of a lack of playgrounds for teenagers and a place for the elderly to exercise but will also be a space for organizing local festivals.