The Marina Complex on the backfilled Hàn River in Đà Nẵng. — VNS Photo Công Thành ĐÀ NẴNG — Experts, scientists and architects agreed that a construction boom along the Hàn River over past decade had impacted on the river flow, erosion and floods, and could result in environmental tragedy in the future. The above opinions were discussed at a conference on the development of real estate projects in the central city yesterday following public concerns of construction projects. The conference, which was hosted by the city’s Fatherland Front, heard reports from scientists and experts reviewing the environmental impacts the Marina Complex and the Olalani Riverside Tower projects exert on the east Hàn River. Architect Hoàng Sừ, from the city’s architecture and planning association, said 2,000ha of land, lakes and ponds in the … [Read more...] about Experts speak out over Hàn River property projects
Multipurpose river valley project introduction
Tens of construction projects encroach Saigon River
The river starts from Binh Phuoc province, running through Tay Ninh, Binh Duong provinces and Ho Chi Minh City. The stretch in HCMC is approximately 80 kilometers long. Alongside the riverbanks, lot of houses and other construction works have been built. Specifically, tens of houses are found encroach the riverbed along the riverbank from District 12 to Binh Thanh, Go Vap, Thu Duc districts and District 2. The worst transgressed area is in Thu Duc district with tens of houses and villas. The riverbank area in Thao Dien ward, District 2 has been handed over to investors of housing and high class villas projects. They have surrounded their projects with solid fence wall in the river edge, blocking the river’s access way. The river embankment in the right bank of the river in Districts 12, Hoc Mon and Cu Chi districts has been built for traffic also, still the route has been cut off at some spots. Specifically, a house is built right on the embankment in An Phu Dong ward, District … [Read more...] about Tens of construction projects encroach Saigon River
Over 4,500 wastewater discharge spots threat Dong Nai River
In addition, the river receives 150,000 cubic meters of wastewater from over 400 craft villages and thousands of breeding farms and nearly one million cubic meters of household wastewater a day. At a meeting of the commission recently, the leader of Environmental Crimes Fighting Agency under the Ministry of Public Security said that the Dong Nai River is heavily polluted. The alarming and out of control pollution is likely to kill the river if relevant sides do not solve the issue right now. The quick increase in the number of industrial parks and residential areas has prompted provinces in the valley of the river to join hands in reducing water pollution and ensure sustainable life for tens of millions of residents in the southern key economic zone, especially Dong Nai province and Ho Chi Minh City. Dong Nai based Bien Hoa 1 Industrial Park built in 1963 over 320 hectares is the oldest one in Vietnam. At present, there are 80 businesses operating in the park. They release over 9,000 … [Read more...] about Over 4,500 wastewater discharge spots threat Dong Nai River
Hanoi rejects Red River cable project
The authorities in Hanoi have turned down a proposal to build a cable car system across the Red River. The cable cars would connect Long Bien Bus Station in Hoan Kiem District Ngo Manh Tuan, deputy head of the Department of Transport, said on July 19 that they had submitted a report about the project to the Hanoi People's Committee. According to Tuan, the project does not suit the city’s urban planning. The city construction and transportation plans also don't have any cable system projects. Moreover, the cable route coincides with the urban railway line 1 route which will affect the cityscape. Several experts also opposed the project. Bui Danh Lien, deputy head of Hanoi Transport Association, said to VNExpress that the project's goal was to reduce congestion across the Red River but it was impossible since it could transport a maximum of only 7,000 passengers every hour. Investment and maintenance costs will make it more costly than going by bus. Lien said the cable system … [Read more...] about Hanoi rejects Red River cable project
Tri Phương River Port Project launched
Viet Nam News BẮC NINH — The Tri Phương River Port Project was launched on Wednesday in Tiên Du District, Bắc Ninh Province, with Bắc Kì Investment Joint Stock Company as its main investor. The project is expected to handle the imports and exports of five northern provinces including Bắc Ninh, Bắc Giang, Thái Nguyên, Vĩnh Phúc and Hà Nội, using waterway containers, reducing delivery time and easing the pressure on road traffic. The port located on the 2.5ha area has the capacity to handle barges of 900TEUs and four 120TEUs. The total capacity is 200,000TEUs per year. Moreover, there will be 100 tractors taking charge of transferring goods to and from the port. A custom authority will also be established to directly process documents related to goods being imported and exported. Tri Phương River Port helps connect the coastal city of Hải Phòng with five northern provinces that … [Read more...] about Tri Phương River Port Project launched