Myanmar aquarium construction to start in June

YANGON, June 4 (Xinhua) -- The construction of the Myanmar Aquarium will commence at Kandawgyi Garden in Yangon later this month, official media reported Wednesday.

The Myanmar Aquarium will showcase 45 species of local fresh water and salt water fish, said the New Light of Myanmar.

The design of the main building of the aquarium and "Under Water World" will be provided by Singapore-based Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd, with SIPM Consultants Pte Ltd responsible for the construction management.

Last October, Myanmar aquariums Co.,Ltd won the tender from the Department of Fisheries to build the Myanmar Aquarium project.

The aquarium is expected to open in December 2015.

source: Global Post

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