Da Nang People’s Committee (PC) Chairman Huynh Duc Tho, PC Vice Chairman Nguyen Ngoc Tuan, and representatives from relevant local agencies recently made a joint inspection to the Sao Bien swimming area as part of the My Khe Beach which has been suffering devastating erosion over recent weeks.

Chairman Tho directing local agencies to take urgent measures to deal with the current erosion

Some sections of the embankment system and the concreted stairs leading to this hardest-affected swimming area were severely damaged. 

Notably, devastating coastal erosion has left an about 1.5m-deep scour hole at the bottom of the stairs leading to this venue, this, therefore, may cause danger for beachgoers.

Municipal PC Vice Chairman Tuan remarked that this was the first time this popular beach had experienced such coastal erosion at a concerning rate.

The Sao Bien swimming area is hardest hit by the erosion

Recently, the foundation of a concrete watch tower of a tourism area near the Sao Bien was wiped out by strong sea waves.

Previously, many beach service providers along the beach had become increasingly worried about such coastal erosion at an alarming rate.  They also complained that sea water encroached on their facilities, putting off their potential customers.

In an attempt to solve the matter of deep concern, Chairman Tho asked relevant local agencies to monitor the impact of sea waves on this swimming area in a quickly fashion.  This, thereby, will help the local authorities make scientific assessments on whether the existing erosion problem has been caused by climate change, rip currents or just natural phenomenon as normal.

The city leader also urged relevant local agencies to send their work forces to continue fortifying the embankment along the beach on the verge of collapse with a large volume of stones and sandbags, in order to prevent seawater from further encroaching onto land. 

Fortifying the embankment along the beach with a large volume of sandbags

Moreover, warning signs must be placed at erosion areas in order to ensure the ultimate safety of visitors to the Sao Bien. 

Swimmers are now advised to stay away this erosion-ravaged swimming area so as to avoid any unexpected incidents.