Tan Hoi: Locals join hands to "open" the road.

In April, in Tan Hoi commune (An Giang province), construction on the Rach Gia - Long Xuyen canal road on the southern bank and the bridges along the route was proceeding urgently. Along the route, residents agreed to hand over the land, contributing to accelerating progress and aiming for completion by April 30, 2026.

The forces, along with the local people, dismantled the structures to hand over the land, contributing to speeding up the construction progress.

In Dap Da hamlet (Tan Hoi commune), Mr. Huynh Van Han and other youth union members were busy dismantling their family's sturdy fence to hand over the land. The sounds of hammers and cutting machines echoed in the midday sun, not only paving the way for the construction but also demonstrating the consensus and responsibility of the local people for the common good. "Building roads is for the common good; if it makes travel more convenient, we support it," Mr. Han shared.

The investment project to construct the Rach Gia - Long Xuyen canal road on the South bank and the bridges along the route in Tan Hoi commune has a total investment of 50 billion VND, implemented in the period 2024 - 2026, with the An Giang Provincial Investment and Construction Project Management Board as the investor. This is a Group C, Level IV transportation project, playing an important role in completing infrastructure, strengthening connectivity, and creating momentum for local socio -economic development.

The investment project to build the Rach Gia - Long Xuyen canal road on the South bank and the bridges along the route in Tan Hoi commune plays an important role in completing infrastructure and strengthening transportation connectivity.

The bridge on the route in Tan Hoi commune is currently under construction.

The 11.7km long road will have a 5m wide reinforced concrete surface. Upon completion, the project will not only facilitate transportation but also open up opportunities for trade, boost production, and improve the lives of people living along the canal. Construction progress is currently over 70% complete, but time is running out. The scarcity and high prices of construction materials, especially stone, are putting significant pressure on the contractor.

Hundreds of households in Tan Hoi commune have agreed and voluntarily dismantled their structures and handed over the land.

According to Nguyen Minh Ngoc, Chairman of the Tan Hoi Commune People's Committee, more than 200 households along the route are affected, with 33 households having structures and fences obstructing their properties. "We determined that persuading the people is key. The good news is that hundreds of households have agreed and voluntarily dismantled their structures, preventing the emergence of any hotspots. Many households have accepted dismantling assets worth hundreds of millions of dong," Mr. Ngoc reported.

To achieve this result, the local authorities focused on public relations work, organizing numerous community meetings. Officials visited each household to disseminate information, explain the project, and listen to people's concerns and aspirations. Once the people understood the significance of the project, their consensus was strengthened.

Not only Mr. Huynh Van Han, but many other households also took advantage of the time to dismantle their fences and contribute labor, helping to speed up the progress. The motto "The State and the People work together" is clearly demonstrated through concrete and practical actions. Mr. Tran Van Cuong, residing in Dap Da hamlet, shared: "At first, I didn't want to move the fence because it was expensive, affected my daily life, and rebuilding it would also cost money. However, after the commune officials came down and explained many times, clearly stating that building the road would make travel more convenient and beneficial to everyone, I agreed."

When the people agree, land clearance is no longer a "bottleneck".

Besides that, there are still cases that need to be resolved. One such case is that of Mr. Nguyen Van Bay, residing in Tan Lap hamlet, whose house needs to be relocated to make way for the construction of the Canal 3 bridge. The family has agreed to the relocation, but is facing difficulties due to the lack of financial support. The Provincial People's Committee has directed the relevant agencies to develop a plan to support the relocation and stabilize livelihoods. "Due to our difficult family circumstances, we will relocate immediately to hand over the land once we receive financial support," Mr. Bay stated.

When the people agree, land clearance is no longer a "bottleneck," construction progress is accelerated, and trust between the government and the people is further strengthened. The removal of fences not only creates space for transportation projects but also demonstrates a spirit of sharing and responsibility for the common good. Throughout this process, the people are both beneficiaries and active participants, working alongside the local government to create a new look for their homeland.

THU OANH

Source: https://baoangiang.com.vn/tan-hoi-nguoi-dan-chung-tay-mo-duong-a482680.html