Nghi Quang sluice gate is severely damaged, many rice fields are at risk of stopping production.

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Located in Nghi Loc district, the Nghi Quang sluice system is one of the largest flood drainage sluices of the Southern Irrigation System (along with Ben Thuy sluice and Nam Dan sluice). In addition to flood drainage, the sluice also has the function of preventing salinity and keeping fresh water for production and irrigation of more than 20,000 hectares of crops. Photo: QA

Up to now, after 30 years of operation, Nghi Quang bara has seriously degraded. The functions of drainage, salt prevention, and freshwater retention are no longer met, especially during the rainy and stormy season. Due to salt contamination, many items of the bara have rusted. Photo: QA

The stairs to the control area are also rotten, posing a danger to staff on duty during the rainy season. Photo: QA

The most degraded is the sewer system. Currently, all 12 gates are damaged and corroded. In 2020, the Provincial People's Committee had a policy to repair and upgrade Nghi Quang bara, however, only 6 gates have been repaired so far. The remaining 6 flat valve gates (lower wings) are still not able to be repaired. Photo: QA

Due to its inability to prevent salinity, bara is often intruded by saltwater. In July 2023, excessive salinity combined with hot weather caused many summer-autumn rice fields in Nghi Loc district to die. Photo: QA

Cracks on Nghi Quang bara can be clearly seen. Photo: QA

Some items had to be supported by weak tree trunks. Photo: QA

The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Nghi Loc district said: Due to the deterioration of Nghi Quang bara, production water (from Cam River to the sea) in the area is often contaminated with salt, directly affecting 1,000 hectares of rice in the communes of Nghi Thuan, Nghi Hung, Nghi Yen, Nghi Tien, Nghi Thiet, Nghi Quang... If Nghi Quang bara is not repaired in time, these areas will be forced to stop production in the coming years. Photo: QA

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