Infrastructure

Four bridges along National Highway 1 to be expandedBy Trung Chanh Ruou Bridge, one of the four bridges that will be expanded in the coming days - PHOTO: TRUNG CHANH CAN THO - Four bridges along a section of National Highway 1 in the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang will be widened, said attendees at a meeting between the Project Management Unit 7 under the Ministry of Transport and the Tien Giang government. The four bridges are Ruou and Sao bridges in Chau Thanh District, My Quy Bridge in Cai Lay Town and Rach Mieu Bridge in Cai Be District. At the meeting today, October 19, Le Quoc Dung, deputy general director of the Project Management Unit 7, said that the first phase of the project would require an investment of some VND200 billion (US$8.6 million). The National Highway 1 section passing through Tien Giang Province has four lanes, but the four bridges have only two lanes each, leading to traffic congestion. The project execution is facing obstacles in site clearance … [Read more...] about Four bridges along National Highway 1 to be expanded

Deputy PM urges expressway repairThe Saigon Times Daily A section of Danang-Quang Ngai Expressway - PHOTO: VNA HCMC - Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung, at a meeting to discuss ways of addressing the deterioration of Danang-Quang Ngai Expressway on October 16, asked the Ministry of Transport to coordinate with the Ministry of Construction, the State Appraisal Council for Construction Works and consulting firms to determine the cause of the deterioration and repair the road in the shortest time possible, reported Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper. He also ordered tough penalties for individuals and organizations found responsible for the deterioration of the newly built expressway. At the meeting, the Ministry of Transport reported that Danang-Quang Ngai Expressway is 131 kilometers long, passing through Quang Ngai, Quang Nam and Danang. The project was developed by Vietnam Expressway Corporation (VEC) at a total cost of VND34.5 trillion (US$1.48 billion), which came from G-bond … [Read more...] about Deputy PM urges expressway repair

France to support Vietnam in planning for Noi Bai airportBy Le Anh A Vietnam Airlines aircraft is seen at Noi Bai International Airport - PHOTO: LE ANH HCMC – France will support Vietnam’s project to study the expansion of Noi Bai International Airport, with a vision toward 2050, to reach an estimated capacity of 80-100 million passengers per year. The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam has written to the Ministry of Transport seeking approval for a technical assistance project on solutions and detailed planning for Noi Bai International Airport until 2030, with a vision toward 2050, for which the French government would cover a large part of the project’s cost. The project will cost some US$1.48 million, or VND34.7 billion, of which the French government will provide a grant of US$1.31 million, or VND30.8 billion. The project is slated for completion within 12 months. The project’s purpose is to research, review, seek solutions for expansion and … [Read more...] about France to support Vietnam in planning for Noi Bai airport

Dong Nai to shut down Bien Hoa 1 IPThe Saigon Times Daily A corner of Bien Hoa 1 Industrial Park - PHOTO: DONG NAI NEWSPAPER HCMC - The Dong Nai government is intent on shutting down Bien Hoa 1 Industrial Park, which is considered the main cause of the pollution on the Dong Nai River. In 2009, the then-prime minister approved the industrial park’s shutdown and the relocation of enterprises in the park, but the project remains stagnant, sparking public concern, according to Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper. As of October 12, some factories in the industrial park were still operational. Residents nearby complained that the industrial park has caused not only water pollution on the Dong Nai River but also air pollution. According to urban experts, the industrial park’s infrastructure has deteriorated and its untreated wastewater and exhaust fumes are directly discharged into the environment. Meanwhile, the industrial park is located in one of the most developed … [Read more...] about Dong Nai to shut down Bien Hoa 1 IP

Dong Thap to acquire bridge project for Cai Nho River By Trung Chanh The bridge across Cai Nho River in Cao Lanh District, Dong Thap Province. The provincial government requires an appraisal of the project’s value before it can be acquired - PHOTO: BAODONGTHAP.VN CAN THO – The Dong Thap government has established a working group to review a project to build a bridge across Cai Nho River in Cao Lanh District, aiming to acquire the project, said Tran Tri Quang, director of the Dong Thap Department of Transport. The working group, led by the municipal Department of Finance, includes representatives of the relevant departments and agencies. The project’s developer was Dong Thap Bridge and Road Toll Collection JSC, earlier known as Dong Thap Infrastructure BOT Co., Ltd, and its capital contributors were Chu Se Rubber Co., Ltd (61.35%), Gao Giong Tourism Service Co., Ltd (17.18%), Vietnam Rubber Group (VRG) (15.34%) and Rubber Real Estate Construction JSC (6.13%). … [Read more...] about Dong Thap to acquire bridge project for Cai Nho River