Promptly repair the lighting system in Cua Lo ward.
Since Typhoon No. 10 and subsequent natural disasters, the street lighting system in Cua Lo ward has been severely damaged, affecting daily life, public order, and urban aesthetics.
Over 90% of the streetlights in the neighborhood are broken.
The current situation of power outages in residential areas is a pressing issue in many neighborhoods and hamlets across the district.Cua Lo wardAccording to reports from the block committees, the damage rate in some areas is over 90% after the major storms.
Mr. Hoang Van Truong, head of My Thang block – the block with the largest area in the ward – shared: “Due to its proximity to the sea, the block's lighting system was severely affected after typhoons No. 5 and No. 10. Over 90% of the lights on the internal village roads were damaged.”
Mr. Truong added that, until now, the lighting system in My Thang has mainly relied on socialized funding, resulting in low sustainability. After the storms, in addition to damaged lights, broken connection points disrupted electricity supply to the block, seriously affecting daily life. My Thang block recently spent nearly 42 million VND to repair the internal power grid system after storms No. 5 and No. 10.
Mr. Phan Van Hai, head of Binh Minh neighborhood, said: "After the storm, all the light bulbs and some lampposts on the streets in the neighborhood were completely damaged and need to be replaced. The power outage has caused many inconveniences in people's lives and compromises safety."
In Binh Minh neighborhood, each household pays 250,000 VND per year for street lighting. Although the neighborhood committee has spent dozens of days on repairs, limited investment resources have resulted in a lack of sustainability for the structure, and the risk of further damage after a major storm is very high.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Binh (Nguyen Sinh Cung Street) expressed her concern: “Traveling at night is very difficult. In areas far from the city center, even with headlights, we still feel anxious whenever we pass through sparsely populated areas…”
Repair the lighting system as soon as possible.
At the ward level, the public power system also suffered significant damage, although most of it has been repaired.
Mr. Hoang Minh Tho, Deputy Head of the Economic, Infrastructure and Urban Planning Department of Cua Lo Ward, said: "After two storms..."Typhoons No. 5 and No. 10"The lighting system on the coastal promenade is completely broken. Street lighting, decorative lighting, and even household electricity are all affected."
Fortunately, the storm occurred during the off-season.tourismTherefore, it doesn't significantly affect the tourist experience. Currently, the Department of Economy, Infrastructure and Urban Development is urgently reviewing all damaged technical infrastructure, from streetlights and decorative lights to traffic lights, in order to replace them promptly. Mr. Tho added that out of 30 inner-ward roads, there are still about 5-7 roads without streetlights and some traffic lights are not working. These lights are mainly located on roads that have not yet been handed over or are awaiting replacement.
Regarding the remediation plan, Mr. Tho shared: "In the coming time, the unit will continue to advise the People's Committee of the ward to mobilize resources to promptly repair and rectify the lighting and decorative lighting systems in particular, and technical infrastructure in general, in order to best serve the season."tourism2026.
Furthermore, one of the persistent issues that has received feedback from residents since the beginning of 2025 is the lack of street lighting on National Highway 46. This is a key route, with a high concentration of large trucks (containers, cargo vehicles) passing through, and is the main traffic artery for a large number of workers from the Nam Cam and WHA industrial zones. Although the road is managed by Road Management Area 2, the street lighting is provided by another agency.Cua Lo wardresponsible. When large vehicles travel this route at high speeds, it is difficult to observe smaller vehicles, especially rudimentary ones.
Ms. Le Thi Mai, a worker at the Nam Cam Industrial Zone, expressed her concern: “Previously, this road section had a fully upgraded lighting system, but after the storm, it's no longer well-lit. It's somewhat better during dry weather. With the upcoming rainy season and winter, visibility for road users will be even more limited. The lack of maintained and reliable lighting on this road poses a significant risk of traffic accidents.”
In response to feedback and suggestions from residents, the People's Committee of Cua Lo Ward has provided a solution. Mr. Nguyen Van Hung, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Cua Lo Ward, stated: "After two storms, the difficulties with electricity infrastructure are not unique to Cua Lo; they are a reality in many localities. While we want to share and support the people, the government must prioritize funding for more important projects. For now, the lighting system in the neighborhoods still needs proactive social mobilization and contributions from the residents."
Regarding the power outage on National Highway 46, a hotspot for accidents, the Vice Chairman of the Ward People's Committee explained: The damage to the streetlights on National Highway 46 is due to the construction of the coastal road, which caused the power lines to break and cannot yet be reconnected. We are urgently working with Nghi Loc Power Company to quickly resolve the power outage in some areas. This issue will be resolved soon to ensure the safety of people participating in traffic./.