Hue City spends 2.2 billion VND on emergency repairs following the collapse of the Imperial Citadel wall.

VHO - The People's Committee of Hue City has just issued a decision to implement a project to address the emergency situation of a collapsed section of the Hue Imperial Citadel wall with a budget of 2.2 billion VND.

A section of the Hue Imperial Citadel wall collapsed during the 2025 natural disaster.

Accordingly, Decision No. 3759/QD-UBND of the People's Committee of Hue City issued an order to construct an emergency structure to handle the emergency situation of a collapse at a section of the Hue Imperial Citadel wall (northern side, adjacent to Dang Thai Than Street, approximately 180m east of Hoa Binh Gate).

The project will restore the collapsed section of the city wall, approximately 14.2 meters long and 4.3 meters high. Simultaneously, it will reinforce and support adjacent sections of the wall to minimize the risk of further damage.

The total estimated cost is approximately 2.2 billion VND, funded from the Hue City budget. Construction will not exceed 45 days from the date the emergency order is issued.

The project aims to prevent and mitigate natural disasters, promptly address collapse incidents, and ensure the security and safety of the historical site, as well as local residents and tourists in the area.

The People's Committee of Hue City assigned the Hue Imperial Citadel Relics Conservation Center as the investor, directly managing and organizing the implementation of the project. At the same time, it requested the Center to fully incorporate the opinions of the Department of Construction, finalize the technical plan, and organize the implementation of the next steps, ensuring compliance with the law.

Some sections of the citadel wall that were cracked or tilted were temporarily reinforced and supported after the wall collapse.

The Department of Construction and the Department of Culture and Sports, along with other relevant units, will guide, urge, inspect, and supervise the investor in implementing the design and construction of the project in accordance with regulations.

As reported by the Culture Newspaper, on the evening of November 2nd, the emergency response team of the Hue Imperial Citadel Conservation Center discovered a section of the northern wall of the Hue Imperial Citadel had collapsed. At that time, there was heavy rain and rising floodwaters in Hue City.

The section of the city wall has a three-layered structure, with the middle layer being compressed clay and the two outer layers built of brick. Surveys have revealed that the drainage system at the base of the wall has become clogged with sediment.

The inspection team from the Department of Construction and related units determined the preliminary cause of the collapse of the section of the Hue Imperial Citadel wall to be due to rainwater seepage and prolonged flooding, which eroded the foundation and altered water pressure inside and outside the citadel.

In addition, the wall has deteriorated over time, affected by weathering, tree roots, and partly by vibrations from external traffic.

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