Conclusion of the Provincial Party Committee on 5 years of implementing the approval of adjustments to the general planning of Vinh City

According to this Conclusion, the Provincial Party Executive Committee basically agrees with the Report on the results of 5 years of implementing Decision No. 52/QD-TTg dated January 14, 2015 of the Prime Minister on approving the Adjustment of the Master Plan of Vinh City, Nghe An Province to 2030, with a vision to 2050 (abbreviated as Decision No. 52/QD-TTg) submitted by the Provincial People's Committee; at the same time, it notes and emphasizes the following contents:

1. Situation and results achieved:

The Provincial People's Committee has directed relevant departments, agencies, sectors and localities to seriously and properly implement Decision No. 52/QD-TTg, achieving many important results. Timely promulgation of management regulations and public announcement of the Planning project. The preparation and approval of zoning plans and detailed plans in some localities have been basically completed.

The approved plans, urban renovation and beautification programs, urban development programs, and investment plans for the construction of social and technical infrastructure basically follow the general planning of the city. The land fund for the development of important urban works and functional areas is strictly managed. The functional areas and technical infrastructure are invested in accordance with the planning.

A corner of Vinh City. Photo: Thanh Cuong

After 5 years of implementing Decision No. 52/QDTTg, Vinh city has made quite positive progress. The average growth rate in the period of 2016 - 2020 is quite good, becoming the economic growth engine of the province; infrastructure is built and upgraded, the criteria of type I urban area on technical infrastructure are improved, the urban appearance is more spacious and modern; some areas are gradually shaping up as the center of the North Central region, such as: Education and training, healthcare, communications, tourism; the material and spiritual life of the people is increasingly improved, security and national defense are firmly consolidated.

In addition to the achieved results, there are still limitations and shortcomings. The work of establishing and approving zoning plans for wards and communes and the work of setting up planning markers are still slow. Some functional areas and projects of regional central nature as a driving force for the city's development have not been formed. Although infrastructure has been invested, it is incomplete and not synchronous, especially traffic, drainage, wastewater treatment, and cemeteries. The work of urban renovation and beautification, underground power supply systems and ecological housing, multifunctional and modern complexes of works, creating highlights for Vinh city and Nghe An province.

2. Tasks and solutions in the coming time:

The Provincial Party Executive Committee agrees with the key tasks and solutions stated in the Report, focusing on implementing well the following contents:

- Continue to direct the serious, strict and effective implementation of Decision No. 52/QD-TTg. Speed ​​up the completion of zoning planning for wards and communes within the planning scope. Organize the planning of large-scale urban and functional area projects to select capable and experienced investors to research, implement projects, and develop common regional infrastructure; minimize small and fragmented land subdivision projects that disrupt the planning. Direct the review, synthesis and proposal to competent authorities to adjust and supplement a number of functional areas in the direction of exploiting advantages for economic development.

Perspective of a section of Vinh - Cua Lo Avenue. Photo: Tran Chau

- Strengthen the management of construction planning, construction order, land management, prioritize land funds for synchronous infrastructure development, especially the system of roads, drainage, wastewater treatment, trees, social welfare works to ensure sustainable urban development, environmentally friendly. Direct localities within the scope of the planning adjustment project to review, determine the needs and prioritize the allocation of resettlement land funds to implement the planning before approving land exploitation projects. Propose the Prime Minister to consider and add Vinh city to the list of pilot units in the Project on sustainable smart urban development in Vietnam for the period 2018 - 2025, with a vision to 2030 according to Decision No. 950/QD-TTg of the Prime Minister.

- Focus on mobilizing resources, especially socialized resources to continue to effectively implement Decision No. 52/QD-TTg. Prioritize capital allocation for key transport and technical infrastructure projects that are the driving force for the development of urban space in the region. Step up calling for and attracting investment projects in a number of key areas such as: Trade, services, culture, sports, tourism, education - training and urban development. Research and re-establish the Land Development Fund to serve site clearance, create clean land funds to auction land plots for urban and commercial construction, etc.

Assign the Party Committee of the Provincial People's Committee and relevant agencies, units and localities to seriously implement this Conclusion.