Unauthorized complex on prime Bien Hoa land demolished

A 22,000 m2 commercial, service, and high-rise apartment complex in the heart of old Bien Hoa city is being dismantled and returned to its original state.

Workers clear out and dismantle the Eros event and wedding center in Zone C. (Phuoc Tuan - Quynh Tran)

In early August, Dong Nai Number 1 Civil and Industrial Construction Joint Stock Company began dismantling structures deemed illegally built on 22,000 m2 of prime real estate. This action comes six years after multiple land and construction violations were discovered.

The land, publicly owned and located in Tam Hiep ward, was originally leased to the company by the government.

Salvaged materials, including LED lights and metal frames from the stage area, are being sold as scrap. (Phuoc Tuan - Quynh Tran)

Hoang, 35, said his team has been dismantling the center for a week. "After removing the assets, the developer will demolish the entire structure," Hoang said. (Phuoc Tuan - Quynh Tran)

Demolition began with the wedding and banquet center in Zone C. Workers removed ceilings, electrical systems, and air conditioners before dismantling the reinforced concrete structure.

The complex, comprising Zones A, B, and C, had a total investment of 680 billion VND. Construction was planned from 2016 to 2022. Zone A, a four-story convention center with a basement and a construction area of approximately 3,500 m2, had been in operation for two years.

Workers primarily salvage steel and iron for sale from the demolished areas. "The demolition is expected to be completed this month," a worker said. (Phuoc Tuan - Quynh Tran)

In 2018, the former Bien Hoa City People's Committee (UBND) issued administrative penalties for Zones A and B totaling 80 million VND. The developer was ordered to demolish the structures if building permits were not produced within 60 days.

Bien Hoa authorities subsequently issued a mandatory demolition order for Zones A and B. However, the structures remained until now.

Workers load dismantled materials onto a three-wheeled vehicle to be transported from the complex. (Phuoc Tuan - Quynh Tran)

Workers clear out and dismantle the Eros event and wedding center in Zone C. (Phuoc Tuan - Quynh Tran)

Located on Dong Khoi street, this prime real estate in Dong Nai housed an event center, wedding venue, offices, and apartments. Authorities determined the company misused the land, which was leased for offices and workshops, by constructing the project without permission to change the land use purpose. (Phuoc Tuan - Quynh Tran)

Salvaged materials, including LED lights and metal frames from the stage area, are being sold as scrap. (Phuoc Tuan - Quynh Tran)

Hoang, 35, said his team has been dismantling the center for a week. "After removing the assets, the developer will demolish the entire structure," Hoang said. (Phuoc Tuan - Quynh Tran)

Zone B, a five-story commercial center with a basement, was under construction in 2017 when authorities discovered the first floor, covering over 4,300 m2, lacked the necessary permits. Construction was halted.

Currently, the developer has deployed cranes and dozens of workers to dismantle Zone B's foundation, returning the site to its original condition.

Workers primarily salvage steel and iron for sale from the demolished areas. "The demolition is expected to be completed this month," a worker said. (Phuoc Tuan - Quynh Tran)