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Construction freeze worsens housing shortage in Gomtu

Dec 06, 2025 2 mins read
Construction freeze worsens housing shortage in Gomtu

Samtse—Gomtu is facing a severe housing shortage as a long-running construction freeze continues to restrict the number of rental units for a population that has grown around nearby industries and mining operations.

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