Xu Zhongjian inspects the project progress at Yushuwan. (Photo/Yang Zhiwei)

On the morning of August 2, Xu Zhongjian, secretary of the CPC Huaihua Municipal Committee, made a special inspection tour of the construction of the key cultural tourism and the urban quality improvement projects. He emphasized that it is of necessity to thoroughly study and put into practice the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important speech at the Central Urban Work Conference, fully carry out the plans and requirements by the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee and the People’s Government of Hunan Province, and apply the people-oriented concept to a city, focusing on the goal of hosting meetings to rejuvenate the city and benefit the people and of going all out to construct the projects., 

At the construction sites of Tuoyuan Road and East Tianxing Road, Xu Zhongjian inspected the progress of the work. He emphasized the need to strengthen the supervision over quality and workplace safety, urging crews to “race against time to accelerate the work progress”. Concurrently, he required that it is of necessity to  enhance traffic management around the sites to ensure safe and unimpeded flow, minimizing disruptions to public transportation during construction.

Upon arriving at the Municipal Sports Center, Xu Zhongjian inspected the progress of the main stadium’s track paving, turf replacement, seat renovation, and the improvement of the surrounding environment. He pointed out that it is of necessity to adhere to the reversed schedule, carry out the work with a clear plan, and organize the construction scientifically, ensuring the project is completed and put into use as scheduled. Attention should be paid to hosting high-level sports events, commercial performances and other activities to better utilize the benefits of public cultural and sports facilities.

At the intersection of North Hongxing Road and Yingfeng Road, Xu Zhongjian inspected the work progress of sewerage network in the district and examined ways to address relevant issues on-site. He emphasized the imperative to prioritize people-centered development, focusing on addressing deficiencies in domestic wastewater collection infrastructure, accelerating the renovation of aging residential compounds, and continuously improving the urban living environment.

At the construction sites of Yushuwan, Huaihua Grand Theater, and the ASEAN Complex project, Xu Zhongjian inspected the progress of the construction and learned about the layout of business formats and the implementation of operations. He underscored the necessity to adopt a problem-solving approach, optimize the construction workflows, and expedite timelines while ensuring quality and workplace safety. Additionally, further efforts are to be made to attract operational entities and to fully leverage market forces, achieving sustainable development.

Municipal leaders Li Weilin, Zou Xingwang, Hu Chen and Xiang Rulian participated in the inspection.

（Translated by Yang Sigui）