Taking advantage of the prolonged hot weather, the Tham Luong - Ben Cat - Nuoc Len canal project has accelerated construction with 3 shifts and 4 teams working on the canal-side road section. In many sections, the road on both sides of the canal is now clearly visible.
Here are some photos taken by PV Giao Thong Newspaper at the Tham Luong - Ben Cat - Rach Nuoc Len canal construction site, the longest canal in Ho Chi Minh City, in early May:
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The Tham Luong - Ben Cat - Nuoc Len canal is the longest canal in Ho Chi Minh City, with a total length of nearly 65km of roads on both sides, passing through 7 districts including: District 12, Binh Tan, Tan Phu, Tan Binh, Go Vap, Binh Thanh and Binh Chanh district. The project has 10 bidding packages, with the Ho Chi Minh City Urban Infrastructure Investment and Construction Project Management Board (Urban Infrastructure Board) as the investor. (In the photo: On the canal section belonging to construction package No. 1 of the Tham Luong - Ben Cat - Nuoc Len canal project, the contractor mobilizes barges to transport piles (for piling), planks, sand and stone to the construction site). |
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On the construction site, contractors are accelerating the construction of the canal-side road amidst a severe shortage of sand for embankment. To avoid delays, the joint venture contractor for packages 1 and 2 has flexibly deployed dozens of bulldozers and excavators to level the road surface and assigned workers to construct load-reducing slabs, drill pile foundations, and cast various structural components. Simultaneously, hundreds of workers are deployed along the route to install manholes, utility trenches, and drainage pipes. In the photo: The section of road from Nuoc Len canal to Duong C bridge has been filled with sand, and the utility trench is nearly complete. |
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Representatives from the Ho Chi Minh City Urban Infrastructure Board stated that the overall progress of the project currently stands at over 36%. Specifically, the prestressed concrete pile driving component has reached over 56%, equivalent to more than 33,500 piles. The centrifugal concrete pile construction component has also reached over 40.6%, equivalent to 158,200 meters. Remaining components such as soil stabilization using cement-based foundation piles (CDM), manholes, and utility trenches are also being accelerated by taking advantage of the extended dry season. (In the photo: Workers toiling in the scorching heat of over 42°C on the afternoon of May 3rd at the construction site). |
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The retaining wall section of the embankment, part of construction package number 1, is currently 50% complete. Workers are operating in three shifts and four teams to race against the rainy season. |
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According to observations by reporters from Giao Thong Newspaper, in the context of difficulties in sand supply, the contractor at the project proactively requested to conduct a trial embankment and compaction of a 200m section using red gravelly soil instead of sand. This type of soil is excavated from the construction sites of technical trenches and drainage pipes. To obtain the correct type of red gravelly soil, the contractor had to classify it from planting soil and mud. The trial construction process also required continuous watering during compaction to ensure moisture and adhesion. |
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Mr. Lam Tan Kiet, Director of Road Construction Enterprise 1, Saigon Transportation Construction Joint Stock Company, commented: "Although it is only a trial, we hope for positive results. If this type of soil can ensure equivalent quality to partially replace sand for embankment construction, it will save a significant amount of money and optimize the contractor's equipment and manpower." However, Mr. Kiet believes that time is still needed for the investor and supervisory consultant to evaluate the results. (In the photo: Using red gravelly soil to partially replace sand for embankment construction, the contractor continuously sprays water with a tanker truck to ensure sufficient moisture for the roller to achieve the required quality.) |
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Experts estimate that if red gravelly soil could be used to replace a portion of the sand used for road embankment, the entire project could save hundreds of billions of dong in both costs and construction time. |
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The outline of Ho Chi Minh City's longest canal-side transportation route has been revealed. The project is expected to create a significant boost to urban transportation, similar to what happened in 2012 when the Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe canal and the Truong Sa and Hoang Sa roads were inaugurated. |
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A panoramic view of the Tham Luong - Ben Cat - Nuoc Len canal section passing through the Tan Tao industrial zone shows dozens of hectares of vacant land. This situation demonstrates the significant potential for revenue generation from land along key transportation projects in Ho Chi Minh City. |
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