Urban change, through Vinh River renovation project
(Baonghean.vn) - Minimizing the risk of flooding in urban areas and enhancing urban management capacity to adapt to climate change, supporting infrastructure development, developing the capacity to adapt to climate change to create momentum for urban development in Vinh... are the goals of an important project implemented from a loan from the World Bank (WB).
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| The face of Vinh city has changed thanks to the implementation of technical infrastructure projects. Photo: TLBNA |
The Prime Minister decided to approve the investment policy of the Project "Priority infrastructure and development"urbanClimate change adaptation in Vinh city, Nghe An", borrowing capital from the World Bank (WB).
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| Overall plan drawing of proposed items of the Project "Priority infrastructure and urban development adapting to climate change in Vinh city, Nghe An". |
Project "Priority infrastructure and urban development adapting to climate change in Vinh city, Nghe An", WB loan approved by the Prime Minister in Decision No. 2212/QD-TTg. The general objective of the Project "Priority infrastructure and urban development adapting to climate change in Vinh city, Nghe An" is:
To minimize the risk of flooding in urban areas and enhance the ability of urban management to adapt to climate change in Vinh city; Support the development of integrated infrastructure and develop the ability to adapt to climate change in Vinh city, contributing to sustainable urban development and adaptation to climate change, creating momentum for comprehensive socio-economic development for Vinh city and Nghe An province.
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| Vinh River flows through Vinh city. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
Accordingly, the project has specific objectives: Reducing flooding and adapting to climate change for the city through activities of renovating and upgrading the drainage system. Improving environmental conditions and enhancing the quality of life of people through renovating and upgrading.Vinh Riverand wastewater collection and treatment systems; Strengthening the connection between the central area and developing areas with weak infrastructure, to create momentum for the city to develop through the construction of a number of connecting routes.
Increase green space for the city through the construction of public space infrastructure, through the improvement of Vinh River, construction of Hung Hoa 2 Lake and park infrastructure; Strengthen urban management capacity to adapt to climate change and integrated and proactive flood control for Vinh city.
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| Perspective of the Vinh River upgrading and improvement plan implemented by WB experts. |
The project consists of four components: Integrated investment in drainage, sanitation and connectivity; Expanding storage capacity to reduce urban flooding; Upgrading and improving the Vinh River; Developing systems and capacity to improve urban resilience.
The project "Priority infrastructure and urban development adapting to climate change in Vinh city, Nghe An" has an implementation period of 6 years, from the date the Project is granted capital allocation authority.
Decision No. 2212/QD-TTg also clearly states that counterpart funds will be arranged by the People's Committee of Nghe An province according to regulations. The People's Committee of Nghe An province is responsible for arranging sufficient counterpart funds, ensuring effective project implementation, on schedule and in accordance with current regulations.
