At the 4th Conference on exchange and cooperation between localities in the Southeast region, the first quarter of 2024 taking place on March 15 in Dong Nai province, leaders of Ho Chi Minh City and localities affirmed to continue Coordinate more closely in all fields, especially accelerating transport infrastructure projects connecting the region.
Drastically deploy projects
According to the report of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, out of 10 regional coordination contents, by the end of 2023, 5 contents have been implemented, 4 contents are partially completed and 1 content is being implemented. In particular, accelerating the progress of regional transport projects is a key task. Currently, Ho Chi Minh City and the provinces of Dong Nai, Binh Duong and Long An have implemented component projects of Ring Road 3 - Ho Chi Minh City to ensure synchronization of technical and progress requirements. .
Regarding the results of bilateral cooperation, there are a total of 43 coordination contents between Ho Chi Minh City and the Southeast provinces in 2023. By the end of 2023, 20/43 regional coordination contents have been completed; The remaining 19/43 contents are partially completed and 4/43 contents are in progress.
Currently, the Southeast region has many large transportation infrastructure projects such as: Long Thanh airport, Bien Hoa airport, Ring Road 3, Ben Luc - Long Thanh expressway; Bien Hoa – Vung Tau. When the projects are completed, they will create new development momentum for the entire region.
Regarding coordination to implement component projects of Ring Road 3, the Conference said: Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee and Binh Duong, Dong Nai and Long An provinces have coordinated to implement basic component projects. meet the progress as directed by the Government in Resolution 105/NQ-CP dated August 15, 8. In addition, component projects are led by Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong, and Long An. Manage and hand over at least 2022% of the site area of the construction package before the start of construction on June 70, 30.
Regarding the Ring Road 4 - Ho Chi Minh City project, Ho Chi Minh City and the Ministry of Transport agreed on a number of contents such as: Assigning localities to be the competent agencies to implement component projects; Propose specific mechanisms and policies for component projects; Adjust the planning of Belt 4 route and related planning projects.
Removing difficulties for traffic projects
However, at the Conference, according to local leaders, provinces and cities in the Southeast region are currently facing many difficulties in the process of implementing transportation projects.
As for Ring Road 4, there is still no mechanism for localities to use local budget capital to invest in component projects; There is no mechanism to use this locality's budget to support other localities in implementing public investment activities of the project; State capital participates in large projects, while local budget capital is difficult and difficult to balance.
Vice Chairman of Ba Ria - Vung Tau Provincial People's Committee Dang Minh Thong affirmed that the development of each locality creates the development of the entire region and the development of the region is the driving force for the development of each locality. Therefore, Ba Ria - Vung Tau is very interested in the issue of development links with provinces and cities in the Southeast region.
According to comrade Dang Minh Thong, during the implementation of key projects in Ba Ria - Vung Tau and many other localities, the painful problem of lack of sand for leveling has arisen. Recently, the Prime Minister directed the Ministry of Transport to study a plan for leveling with sea sand. Therefore, Comrade Dang Minh Thong requested the Southeast provinces to unanimously propose to the Ministry of Transport to soon study and implement this content to ensure there is a source of materials for key projects.
In addition, the Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province also proposed a number of issues related to regional connectivity in the coming time such as: Accelerating the establishment of a regional disease control center; Complete the 3D/360-degree smart tourism interactive map of the Southeast region to promote and promote the image of the provinces in the region.
According to Mr. Vo Tan Duc, Acting Chairman of Dong Nai Provincial People's Committee, in the coming time, localities in the Southeast region need to continue to strengthen coordination to speed up the implementation of highway and railway projects. Regarding Cat Lai Bridge, Dong Nai asked Ho Chi Minh City to coordinate in completing the pre-feasibility study report in 2024 and start construction in 2025, rather than waiting until 2026 to do so, to reduce pressure. traffic force, effectively exploiting the advantages of Long Thanh airport.
Chairman of Tay Ninh Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Minh Ngoc said that for a longer vision, besides the highways connecting the region, there should be planning for railways and metro lines to create more motivation for development and trade, especially development. Get tours with many attractive destinations for tourists.
Comrade Tran Tue Hien, Chairman of Binh Phuoc Provincial People's Committee, affirmed that the Ho Chi Minh City - Thu Dau Mot - Chon Thanh Expressway is a project being used by the people, local authorities as well as businesses in the area. expected. Along with that, the Trans-Asia railway and the railway connecting from Song Than station through Binh Duong to Hoa Lu Border Gate will also be key projects to connect and develop, not only for Binh Phuoc province but also for the whole region. key economy of the Southeast region. Binh Phuoc province is focusing on site clearance so that projects can be implemented on schedule in the near future./.
