Large investment in lake-side community
(China Daily)
Updated: 2005-03-28 10:55

The hutongs around Shichahai Lake will undergo a large-scale refit this year.

A total of 19.83 million yuan (US$2.4 million) will be spent giving the alleyways in the district a facelift.

Underground pipes and Internet access will be installed, and decorative street lamps erected by the side of the lake.

The project is expected to be completed by the end of August, the Beijing News reports.