Canal renovation causes houses to tilt, roads to collapse, slow to fix

Residents of Area 2, Tan An Ward reported that the construction unit of the Ong Ta Canal renovation project had tilted houses and caused traffic roads to collapse during the construction process. Although residents have repeatedly made complaints, the construction unit and relevant agencies have not yet resolved the problem.

The road surface along Ong Ta canal has collapsed, not ensuring traffic safety.

The Ong Ta Canal Renovation Project is one of the key projects of Can Tho City, aiming at the goal of urban beautification, improving the living environment and drainage in the inner city. The project has been directed and implemented by leaders at all levels and relevant agencies. However, right from the beginning of the construction process, the contractor has faced strong reactions from the people because of its irresponsible working style.

Mr. Nguyen Hoang Nam, a resident whose house is located next to Ong Ta canal, said indignantly: "The day the construction unit brought in heavy machinery: excavators, pile drivers... to work, our house shook continuously. At first, small cracks appeared, now my family's house has sunk and tilted. However, my family does not dare to repair it, because we are waiting for the construction unit to come and inspect, make a record to have measures to support the repair of the house."

According to Mr. Nam, in early 2024, the construction unit started building a dam to block the flow at the beginning of Ong Ta canal to dredge mud, drive piles and pour concrete to make embankment walls along the canal. Since then, the houses of many people near the construction site have been affected. After the incident, the construction unit conducted a survey but did not assess the extent of the damage to provide support for the people. It is worth mentioning that since June 2024, the Ong Ta canal construction unit has withdrawn from the construction site without fixing the problem for the people.

In addition, the residential road along Ong Ta canal was also severely damaged due to the impact of the project construction process. Mr. Nguyen Van Hung, a resident of area 2, said: “Previously, the concrete road along Ong Ta canal was about 3m wide, the road surface was flat, and traffic was convenient. In early 2024, the construction unit brought in heavy machinery to organize the construction, since then, the concrete road surface has collapsed and tilted, posing a potential risk of accidents for people when traveling.”

Faced with the above situation, residents of Area 2, Tan An Ward have reported and petitioned the local authorities, investors, and construction units, but the problem has not yet been resolved. Residents of Area 2 continue to petition the People's Committee of Can Tho City and related departments, branches, and sectors to direct the investors and construction units to promptly inspect and assess the level of damage to houses and roads and have timely solutions.

Article and photos: KV

Source: https://baocantho.com.vn/cai-tao-rach-lam-nghieng-nha-dan-sup-lun-duong-giao-thong-cham-khac-phuc-a192412.html