Vientiane City Pillar Shrine construction to finish next year

(KPL) Constructor has said that the construction of the City Pillar Shrine of Vientiane Capital at Phiavath village, Sisattanark district, is expected to complete in August next year.

Previously the construction was scheduled to finish by the end of last year but it was put on hold due to design problems, according to Mr. Sengphet Kongmanyphet, Director of Phettaphab Road and Bridge Construction Company.

The City Pillar Shrine is designed to have four facades, each turning to a different direction. The shrine is 25x25 m wide and 30 m high.

So far, the construction has been completed by 70 per cent, said Mr. Sengphet.

Mr. Sengphet said that the construction of the shrine costs around 15 billion kip as an investment by the government and contribution of the public.

Once completely built, ancient inscription stones found when the groundwork was carried out will be displayed at the shrine and the Vientiane Information, Culture and Tourism Service will take care of the shrine, according to Mr. Sengpheth.

Further donation by both individuals and organizations to support the construction is welcomed and more information on the donation is available at the Heritage Department, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism. Tel: (856-21) 21 24 23.

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