Last article: Mass mobilization for success
The completion of the 500kV Line 3 project is a miracle; demonstrating the strength of intelligence, the spirit of innovation, creativity and solidarity of Vietnam. That miracle was not only created by the hardships of thousands of cadres, engineers and workers in the Electricity industry but also came from the sacrifice of personal interests of each household and family where the electric current passed through. That miracle also bears the mark of mass mobilization work, especially government mass mobilization.
Imprint of government mass mobilization
At noon on July 27, 2024, immediately upon receiving information about a dispute related to the delay in payment of funds between contractors in the implementation of the construction contract: Construction of the foundation of the pier from VT17 - VT29 under package 9; construction and installation of the line from VT17 to VT30 of the Quynh Luu - Thanh Hoa 500kV Line Project, Comrade Thai Thanh Quy - Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council, Head of the National Assembly Delegation of Nghe An province went directly to the scene to inspect and direct the handling.
Present at the positions of VT17 column, Quynh Thang commune, Quynh Luu district and VT24, Quynh Trang commune, Hoang Mai town - where some groups of people displayed banners demanding payment from the main contractor of the project, with a high risk of obstructing construction and slowing down the project's progress, the Provincial Party Secretary directly listened to reports from representatives of contractors, construction teams; Central Power Project Management Board; leaders of Party committees and authorities of the two localities on the related contents leading to the above incident.
The Secretary of the Nghe An Provincial Party Committee requested that relevant parties should prioritize the overall situation and make efforts to promptly and satisfactorily resolve problems so as not to affect the project's progress. At the same time, he requested that contractors and Project Management Boards regularly coordinate and inform Party committees and authorities at all levels to promptly and effectively handle arising problems.
The Secretary of Nghe An Provincial Party Committee first of all requested local Party committees and authorities to closely coordinate, arrange forces and means to be ready to provide maximum support to contractors in the construction of projects; ensure security and order in all aspects, especially grasp information, problems, arising issues, manifestations, and risks affecting the implementation of projects in order to promptly resolve them.
Immediately after the meeting of Provincial Party Secretary Thai Thanh Quy, the relevant parties reached an agreement and joined hands to resolve the problems, thanks to which the construction progress was guaranteed as planned.
Also related to the implementation of the 500kV Line 3 Project in Nghe An, Provincial Party Secretary Thai Thanh Quy has made many inspection trips and worked with the Standing Committee, local leaders and people where the line passes through. Thereby, conveying the Government's determination and determination so that this special project can reach the finish line on schedule.
The completion of the 500kV Line 3 project also recorded the close coordination and high unity between the leaders of Nghe An province and Vietnam Electricity Group; between the provincial Party Committees and authorities at all levels with the investors and construction units. All problems related to site clearance, propaganda and mobilization of people's consensus were carried out by the political system of Nghe An province from the smallest stages. In addition, the needs, aspirations and legitimate and practical interests of the affected people were responded to by the Party Committees and authorities at all levels to the Electricity sector and relevant agencies. Therefore, people all feel satisfied and are willing to sacrifice personal interests for the bright electricity of the Fatherland.
Comrade Hoang Thi Mai Phuong - Deputy Head of the Dien Chau District Party Committee's Mass Mobilization Committee said that before the project was implemented, the District Party Committee's Mass Mobilization Committee advised the Party Committee and the government to conduct mobilization and propaganda work. The 500kV line 3 circuit passing through Dien Chau district is 22.6 km long; 114 households were affected by land acquisition, 84 households were affected by the route corridor.
According to the Deputy Head of the Dien Chau District Party Committee's Mass Mobilization Committee, the project was effectively implemented and progress was ensured thanks to the mobilization and propaganda work of the entire political system. Each cadre, civil servant, and public employee became a propagandist. In particular, the project's success has a clear mark of the government's mass mobilization work. Specifically, the Standing Committee of the District Party Committee assigned a Vice Chairman of the District People's Committee to act as Head of the Government's Mass Mobilization Steering Committee. For a locality with many key national projects and works like Dien Chau district, the regular task of the district-level government's Mass Mobilization Steering Committee is to resolve and harmoniously handle conflicts and contradictions arising during the project implementation process; listen to the wishes and needs of the people and convey them to the project owner and construction unit.
Besides playing a key and primary role in the government's mass mobilization work, the Steering Committee is also the department that directly proposes to the State to have appropriate policies and mechanisms to resolve difficulties and problems for people affected by the project.
Or like the mobilization of people in Hoang Mai town to agree on the implementation of the 500kV Line 3 Project, comrade Pham Van Hao - Vice Chairman of the town People's Committee emphasized that right from the time of the construction policy, the project was fully and promptly informed to each household. Each member of the Compensation Council for Land Acquisition and Compensation is also a person doing mass mobilization work. The motto of the Site Clearance Working Group and the Town Compensation Council is to work day and night, to resolve any problems; to take explaining, mobilizing, and encouraging people to support the project as the core. The legitimate aspirations of the people were responded to quickly and satisfactorily. More specifically, regarding the site clearance work to implement key projects, the People's Committee of Hoang Mai town commended and awarded Certificates of Merit to individuals and households. "We reward people because they deserve to be honored and recognized," comrade Pham Van Hao emphasized.
Comrade Nguyen Thi Thom - Deputy Head of the Mass Mobilization Committee of Nghe An Provincial Party Committee said that the success of key national projects in general, and the 500kV Line 3 Project in particular, has demonstrated the will and strength of Vietnam, including the important mark of mass mobilization work. To carry out the call, propaganda, and mobilization of people to support the project, the mass mobilization committee and the Fatherland Front of many localities have had creative ways. That is, calling and mobilizing on social networks and digital social media channels. The mass mobilization committees of districts, communes, and villages all have propaganda and mobilization groups on social platforms. In particular, there are cases where one family has the participation of the Youth Union, Women's Union, Veterans Association, Farmers' Association, etc. All are aimed at the goal of providing electricity for the Fatherland.
Mass mobilization to spread
The 500kV Transmission Line Project through Nghe An has also received attention from the Government, ministries and central agencies as well as the sharing and support of localities and people where the project passes through. This can also be considered a breakthrough in mass mobilization work when creating a strong spread in the community.
Specifically, since the beginning of June 2024, Vietnam Electricity Group has mobilized 1,500 engineers and skilled workers from 5 power corporations across the country to support this key project. Nghe An alone has been reinforced with nearly 500 officers, engineers and workers. For Nghe An Power Company, in addition to supporting the arrangement of pick-up, drop-off and accommodation for 38 reinforced units, Nghe An Power Company has mobilized human resources and established a shock team of nearly 30 people to participate in construction at construction sites.
At the same time, the Central Youth Union launched the "30-day peak emulation campaign, volunteering to brave the sun and rain to support the construction of the 500kV line 3". In June, local Youth Union organizations simultaneously coordinated with the electricity agency and local authorities to clear the land and cut down trees in the power grid corridor.
In Quynh Trang commune, Hoang Mai town, more than 100 youth union members coordinated with shock forces to dismantle houses and outbuildings of 4 households located in the 500kV power line corridor. With the motto "4 on-site" and the viewpoint of "clear people, clear work, clear area", Nghe An Provincial Youth Union established 74 youth volunteer teams with 1,100 union members to accompany the Electricity industry.
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The green volunteer shirts of the youth have covered the entire area of 6 districts and towns - where the 500kV line 3 Quang Trach - Pho Noi passes through. As of June 2024, the volunteer teams have supported the 24/24 dismantling of houses, 41/41 barns, structures and cleared and cut down more than 35 hectares, more than 10,000 trees of all kinds affecting the corridor of the 500kV line 3 and completed the handover of the work to EVN. Nghe An Provincial Youth Union has exceeded the launching period of the Regiment by nearly a week.
With the slogan of action "Fast, even faster", the 500kV Line Project, Circuit 3, Quang Trach - Pho Noi, entered the final stage. Under the direction of the Military Region IV Command and Nghe An province, Nghe An armed forces continued to be mobilized to support the project construction. Nearly 500 officers, soldiers, regular troops, and militia were divided into many groups. Timely present at 150 locations in areas divided by hills and mountains, the most difficult terrain. Together participating in transporting raw materials, supporting wire pulling, cleaning up and returning the site.
Colonel Phan Dai Nghia - Commander of the Provincial Military Command said: Some points cannot be deployed by technology, the Party Committee Standing Committee and the Command have directed the forces to coordinate with the Vietnam Electricity Group to organize wire pulling, transportation, and clearance of some areas. All completed work shows the efforts of officers and soldiers, the forces have closely coordinated to complete the set goals and tasks in accordance with the direction of the Prime Minister.
With such a large construction volume, the construction time must last at least 3 to 4 years to complete, while the urgent goal set by the Government to complete the project within 6 months encountered many difficulties, challenges, weather obstacles, and many stages seemed impossible to complete.
It is the breakthrough directions of the Prime Minister that have created impressive achievements in the implementation process. A project with a large volume but a record construction time. The 500kV Line 3 project has been energized after more than 6 months of construction with the strong will and spirit of the entire political system, which will help reduce and avoid overloading the existing 500kV line and increase the transmission capacity of more than 2,200MV currently by 500MV corresponding to the amount of commercial electricity, providing the North with more than 20 kWh each year; contributing to relieving the pressure on power sources, meeting the economic development needs of the whole country, including Nghe An.
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This miracle is not only reflected in the numbers but above all, there are many valuable lessons to continue to apply in the management and organization of large projects that can be applied to the next projects, continuing the process of developing infrastructure to serve the socio-economic development of the country. Through this, we can see that nothing is impossible, when we want to do something, we are determined to join hands, unite and support each other for the common good, as Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized.
