Accordingly, many projects have been included in the planning of upgrading investment policies by the Department of Culture and Sports. Among them, the project that is attracting attention is the project to renovate the national architectural and artistic relic of the City Theater, with a total investment of more than 337 billion VND. It is expected that in early 2025, Ho Chi Minh City will begin renovation of this 123-year-old project.
According to the resolution passed previously by the City People's Council, the City Theater will be renovated and restored, with additional technical systems and equipment; Organize relocation, preservation, and how to use artifacts and equipment during construction.
Because this is a national monument, a key requirement is to ensure the originality of the project. The functional sector has 3D scanned the entire architectural work to create data files with 3D images, correct dimensions, proportions, structures, components... before repairing.
It is expected that the renovation will take more than 3 years. Construction is carried out on a rolling basis to ensure that functional rooms operate regularly.
The City Theater is one of the symbolic works of Ho Chi Minh City
Some other important projects promoted in this phase include the project to build a new Ton Duc Thang museum with a total capital of more than 275 billion VND; Phu Tho Circus and multi-purpose performance area project (District 11) has an investment cost of 1.400 billion VND; The project to restore and embellish Giac Vien Pagoda phase 2 was started in February 2 with a total capital of nearly 2023 billion VND; The project of repairing and embellishing Chi Hoa communal house - a national architectural and artistic relic (District 45) with a total investment of more than 10 billion VND...
In addition, 7 other large projects were also included in the investment policy planning by the Department of Culture and Sports, including: Ho Chi Minh City Children's Cultural Palace project, renovation and repair of Phu Tho Sports Stadium; renovate and upgrade Thong Nhat Stadium; Hoa Lu Stadium; Phu Tho Swimming and Diving Club; Phu Tho sports training house, new construction of the Training Center for gifted athletes.
As expected, Ho Chi Minh City will organize an assessment and preliminary review of the implementation of these works and projects mentioned above on April 30, 4 to celebrate the anniversary of national reunification. From March 2025 to April 1, 3, evaluation of implementation results will be held and project groundbreaking ceremonies and project inauguration ceremonies will be held respectively.
