Binh Phuoc Plans to Utilize Vacant Former Provincial Offices

The Thanh Niên newspaper highlights a pressing issue facing Binh Phuoc province: the underutilization of former government buildings. Following administrative reforms that consolidated provincial-level offices, a significant number of sturdy, well-located structures now stand empty. This situation has understandably drawn criticism from local residents who view these abandoned buildings as a regrettable waste of public assets. The article emphasizes the potential for these buildings to fall into disrepair if left unattended, further exacerbating the loss.

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The locality is building a plan to soon put into use the surplus assets and headquarters in the old Binh Phuoc Provincial Administrative Center area, not to let public assets be abandoned and wasted.

In response, local authorities, specifically the Chairman of Binh Phuoc Ward's People's Committee, Ngo Hong Khang, have outlined a proactive strategy. The ward has taken charge of 22 surplus office buildings, 17 of which are designated for management and utilization according to public asset regulations. Khang assures that these properties are being maintained, with security, utilities, and sanitation services in place to prevent deterioration and loss.

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Many offices have not been used.

The proposed plan focuses on maximizing the use of these vacant spaces for public benefit. Priority will be given to establishing educational facilities, public service centers, or offices for agencies that are currently lacking space. This approach aims to ensure that these valuable assets serve the community effectively, aligning with public interest and regulatory guidelines. The commitment is clear: no public property will be left to languish or be wasted.

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For the headquarters that have not been exploited immediately, the locality arranges security forces, maintains electricity, water, sanitation, fire prevention and fighting, and conducts periodic inspections, thereby ensuring security and safety, preventing degradation, damage, or loss of state assets.