Stuck in site clearance
According to the Provincial Development Project Management Board, up to now, the components of the Nha Trang sub-project have not yet been fully handed over for construction. Specifically, the Northern Wastewater Treatment Plant and the collection system have completed the main construction, however, some auxiliary items such as fences and drainage ditches have not been completed due to site clearance problems. Therefore, the acceptance, handover and putting into use have not been possible yet. In addition, the work of establishing norms and operating unit prices for the plant is still stuck, causing the plant to not be handed over even though it has been officially in operation for more than 3 months. The contractor currently does not have enough funds to maintain the entire system and has requested the Provincial Development Project Management Board to report to relevant agencies to speed up the process of receiving, handing over and operating the plant.
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| Although the main items of the Northern Wastewater Treatment Plant have been completed, many sub-items have not been implemented due to site clearance problems. |
Not only that, the Ngoc Hiep Resettlement Area Infrastructure Construction Project - which is expected to contribute to stabilizing people's lives - has also encountered many obstacles. The Project Management Board has proposed that the World Bank adjust the resettlement policy framework to suit the characteristics of this area, but has not yet received an official written response, affecting the implementation progress.
Mr. Nguyen Thanh Hien - Director of the Provincial Development Project Management Board said that the board has coordinated with localities to pay compensation for cases that have been agreed upon by the World Bank. However, the number of cases requiring adjustment is currently very large, while the World Bank is slow to respond to the adjustment and supplement plan, leading to insufficient basis to continue payment. This not only slows down the progress but also risks incurring additional compensation costs due to delays.
Urgent solution
Faced with the above difficulties, the Provincial Development Project Management Board has proposed that the Provincial People's Committee consider implementing the temporary acceptance procedure to operate the Northern Wastewater Treatment Plant, while continuing to complete legal procedures related to land handover. This is considered a flexible solution, both ensuring the goal of environmental protection and not interrupting the project's progress. The Board also proposed that the Provincial People's Committee direct relevant agencies to promptly complete the process of approving the land price list (including resettlement land prices), and at the same time request the Nha Trang City People's Committee to speed up the approval of specific land prices to serve as the basis for compensation.
Mr. Nguyen Thanh Hien said that the committee has proposed the Provincial People's Committee to direct Nha Trang City, the Project Compensation, Support and Resettlement Council and the Provincial Land Fund Development Center to speed up the review, appraisal and approval of plans to adjust and supplement compensation, support and resettlement, ensuring compliance with the project's policy framework. The goal is to complete early and hand over the site for construction. At the same time, Nha Trang City and related units are required to prepare all necessary documents and procedures to be ready to enforce land recovery and protect construction when the World Bank agrees on the policy.
Mr. Le Huu Hoang - Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee affirmed that the Provincial People's Committee is determined to remove difficulties and obstacles in environmental projects using World Bank loans. However, to be successful, it requires synchronous coordination and high responsibility from all relevant parties to ensure that the project is implemented effectively, bringing practical benefits to the community, contributing to building a green - clean - beautiful Nha Trang city. The Provincial People's Committee has requested departments, branches, the Provincial Development Project Management Board, Nha Trang City People's Committee and the Provincial Land Fund Development Center to urgently resolve difficulties, speed up approval and compensation payments for the remaining adjustment options. In cases beyond authority, it is necessary to immediately report to the Provincial People's Committee for timely direction. When necessary, meetings will be held to discuss and find optimal solutions, ensuring that site clearance is in accordance with the law and commitments to the World Bank.
Ms. MARIAM J.SHERMAN - World Bank Country Director for Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos: The World Bank has spent a lot of time studying the remaining compensation cases. There is not much time left for construction, so all parties need to make maximum efforts to ensure progress. We will coordinate closely with Khanh Hoa province to find suitable solutions, meeting the necessary requirements, helping the project to be completed on schedule. Hopefully, with the efforts of all parties, the problems will soon be resolved, without having to apply coercive measures to hand over the site.
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Source: https://baokhanhhoa.vn/xa-hoi/202504/go-vuong-cho-cac-du-an-moi-truong-a7124c4/
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