Gò Găng Island

Go Gang Island is located in the Long Son commune of Vung Tau and is about 3 km southwest of the city center of Vung Tau. The 30km² island borders rivers on three sides and the sea on another.[1] Surrounded by tributaries of the Mekong Delta and Dinh River, its topography includes also a system of forests, ponds, and lakes. On the west, it neighbors Long Sơn Island, with the two islands connected by Chà Và Bridge.[2] It is connected to Vung Tau city on the East through Gò Găng Bridge.[2]

Historically, Go Gang has been a relatively deserted island featuring minimal infrastructure, with a boat required to travel to the island and no connections to municipal water or electricity.[1] By 2005, the Go Gang bridge projects began to stimulate economic development and investment.[1] With the construction of Go Gang Bridge connecting into National Highway 51, living and conducting business on the island became a more viable prospect. Wind power stations were introduced in September 2011 to alleviate poverty. [3] In 2015, re-zoning plans were reviewed for the island to assess whether lang development would be possible without deeply damaging the island's natural habitat. [4]

In 2020, officials of the Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu province established their intent towards making the island its centerpiece for a new economic zone that would emphasize sustainable development by zoning 57% of the island for urban construction.[5] This would include housing, shopping complexes, a local fishing center, and other infrastructure.[5] The plan would also have housing for 65,000 residents on the island.[5]

In 2020, official plans were announced for a new Go Gang airport covering 248.5 hectacres southwest of Gành Rái Bay and northwest of the Chà Và River. [6] Its aim is to replace the Vũng Tàu Airport in order to increase capacity for travel and tourism. A site has been approved for the construction of the airport.[6]