A new round of construction and expansion work on public facilities and housing in the five "new cities" of Shanghai recently got underway, with three of the five located in Lin-gang Special Area.

The three projects are the phase II expansion of the Lin-gang branch of Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, and the public housing construction projects of phase V in Lingang Industrial Park and Changkong Road.

The expansion project of the hospital includes science and education buildings, medical buildings, an underground garage, an underground first-class civil air defense hospital, a helipad and relevant supporting facilities.

It will enable local residents, as well as professionals and expatriates living and working in Lin-gang to receive the best and most convenient health services. It is also expected to benefit patients from surrounding areas.

The public housing construction projects of phase V in Lingang Industrial Park will add at least 4,280 residential units, and be equipped with commercial outlets, community activity rooms, intelligent technology and other supporting facilities.

The Changkong Road is located to the north of Lianggang Avenue and is a dual-direction, six-lane road with a length of 3.4 kilometers.