The construction of Da Nang’s new Administration Centre started on 15 November 2008.  Completed at a total cost of 2,131 billion VND, it began to operate on 30 July and was officially inaugurated today (8 September).

The centre is, without doubt, a new local architectural landmark on the city’s skyline, and it symbolises a young, civilised and modern city.  Construction involved 63,404m³ of concrete, 12,275 tonnes of steel, 21,012 tonnes of shatter-proof glass, and about 600 tonnes of structural shaped steel.

Here are some photos of the centre, both during its construction period and its first days of operation.  They were taken by reporter Trieu Tung.

State President Truong Tan Sang and the Chairman of the Da Nang People's Council, Mr Tran Tho, visiting the centre before operation began.

The Chief of the Central Internal Affairs Commission of Viet Nam and former municipal Party Secretary, Mr Nguyen Ba Thanh, paid special attention to the centre, keeping a close eye on its construction progress.

The municipal People’s Committee Chairman, Mr Van Huu Chien, extending Tet greetings to workers at the construction site.

The building of the foundations and the core structure of the centre.

The building is surrounded by imported shatter-proof glass walls.

A receptionist receiving visitors to the centre.

The south side of the centre.