School reconstruction starts in southwest China, official vows quake-proof guarantee

The new school stands in an open area facing its former site across the Minjiang River.

"The new six-story main building can withstand earthquakes measuring up to 9.0 magnitude on Richter scale," Liao said."Its new playground can hold residents in case of disasters."

Following the primary school, a kindergarten, a major township road and a bridge will also be built soon, Liao said. "We will use new materials to ensure all the projects are quake-proof and environmentally friendly."

Experts and officials spent nearly a year working out the reconstruction plan for the town. The reconstruction is estimated to cost two billion yuan.

Editor:Xiong Qu