Concerns are growing that the natural beauty of Nha Trang Bay and access to its beaches may be adversely affected by several proposed high-rise projects.

Nha Trang beach in the eastern part of Tran Phu road in Nha Trang City

Dewan group has approval for a multifunctional service complex covering 141,200 square metres on Tran Phu and Pham Van Dong roads in Nha Trang City.

The high-rise project of 40-60 storeys will cost USD2.63bn and is expected to be completed by 2020. It will have a private beach of nearly five kilometres, which will be closed to locals and tourists.

“It’s unfair to ban local people and tourists from the beach," said Nguyen Van Thanh, vice chairman of the Nha Trang-Khanh Hoa Tourism Association.

“Urbanisation projects along Nha Trang beach may cause biodiversity imbalance,” he said.

Pham Van Chi, former chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, said, “Nha Trang beach is a common asset for all local residents."

Nguyen Tan Tuan, the deputy secretary of the provincial Party Committee’s Standing Committee, said there would be a review of all planning along the eastern parts Tran Phu and Pham Van Dong roads in Nha Trang City.