Nghe An: "Million Dollar Project" Had an Accident During Its First Test Run

Tien Hung• DNUM_CFZBAZCABI 10:16

(Baonghean.vn) - When the authorities tested the wastewater drainage pipe, it immediately leaked and the sand and soil above it subsided....

For many days now, a section of road south of the North Canal near Dieu Hoa Lake (Vinh City, Nghe An) has been blocked at both ends by tightly packed corrugated iron sheets. Inside, dozens of workers are working hard. The newly completed road, about 50 meters long, has been dug up, with rocks and soil strewn about. Photo: Tien Hung

According to the reporter's investigation, these workers were hired to repair the sewage drain running along the south bank of the North Canal after it collapsed and wastewater leaked out. This is one of the items in the Vinh Urban Development Subproject funded by the World Bank with a total investment of more than 150 million USD.

This project was handed over in April 2018. However, in early September, when the investor conducted the first trial operation, many underground pipelines immediately leaked and broke, causing the soil and asphalt above to sink.... Currently, to prevent further incidents, workers have installed 12-meter-long steel bars along both sides to protect the pipelines. Photo: Tien Hung

The first test-run drainage pipes were damaged and then smashed to pieces, and the steel inside was taken. According to the reporter's investigation, at least four 20-meter pipes were smashed to be replaced. Photo: Tien Hung

New pipes were brought to the site to replace them. This drainage system collects wastewater from households, runs along both sides of the North Canal, then discharges it into a treatment pumping station, and then continues to discharge it into the Regulation Lake. Photo: Tien Hung

Not only protected by surrounding steel bars, the new sewer section after repair is expected to be supported by concrete pillars below. Photo: Tien Hung

"At first, they called us to fix it, but it was only 20 meters, but then they had to fix about 30 more meters. It is expected to take many months to complete," said a worker working here. In addition, in recent days, they have discovered many other sections that have also sunk due to leaking pipes. In the photo, the road in front of the pumping station gate is being dug up to prepare for repair because the drainage pipe running underneath is damaged. Photo: Tien Hung

At the source of the drainage, the authorities had to pump wastewater into the canal. After many years of construction with 2 extensions, the Vinh Urban Development Sub-project will be completed by December 31, 2018. Photo: Tien Hung

A section of the sewer is being repaired. Photo: Tien Hung

This drainage system consists of two sewers. Currently, the pipeline running along the north bank of the canal has not been tested yet. Photo: Tien Hung