Gia Lai officials weigh proposal to level Mot Mountain

Authorities in Quy Nhon Ward have proposed a 500 billion VND project to excavate and level Mot Mountain to prevent landslides and improve urban planning. The mountain, which stands approximately 44 meters high, poses a significant risk to 228 households due to its steep terrain and weathered soil. Recent heavy rains and storms have already caused landslides that destroyed several homes in the area.

The proposal includes relocating all residents from the mountain and its slopes. Officials estimate that the project will generate approximately 1 million cubic meters of earth and rock, which could be utilized for urban development. The land cleared from the mountain could potentially be used for public projects or land auctions, with an expected revenue of 850 billion VND.

However, the plan has met with caution from provincial leadership. Gia Lai Provincial Chairman Pham Anh Tuấn stated that while relocating residents from danger zones is mandatory, the plan to level the mountain is currently only a proposal. Experts have also raised concerns regarding the potential loss of historical value and landscape, suggesting that relocation should be prioritized over the destruction of the mountain.