Hydropower construction affects 92 billion VND route

The road connecting Tam Thai commune to Tam Hop commune is 17.5km long. In October 2015, with a capital of 92 billion VND, the road was upgraded and repaired to facilitate people's travel, contributing to the local socio-economic development. By 2017, the road upgrade was completed and put into use.

However, since being put into use, people's travel has still encountered many difficulties because the road has many damaged spots with a series of subsidence, cracks, and peeling foundations...

Heavy trucks caused the roadbed to sink at Km6+064.22. Photo: Quynh An

Many sections of the ditch were cracked by cars. Photo: Quynh An

After receiving the feedback, on September 21, 2018, the People's Committee of Tuong Duong district sent a working group to conduct an on-site inspection. According to the inspection report, many wheel ruts appeared on the road, with an average depth of 2.5-4cm.

In addition, many places have cracked and sunk locally. Some railings are also damaged.

Many sections of the railing were severely damaged. Photo: Quynh An

Trucks carrying bulky construction materials turn into the hydroelectric project. Photo: Quynh An

Mr. La Van Thai - Deputy Head of the Economic and Infrastructure Department of Tuong Duong district said that the cause of the above situation was due to many trucks carrying construction materials and equipment for the Xoong Con hydropower project in Tam Thai and Tam Hop communes, causing damage to the road surface. These trucks have long tails and large curves, so they collide and damage the markers and railings.

Previously, on February 25, 2018, MCK Investment and Construction Joint Stock Company (the investor of the Xoong Con Hydropower Project) sent a commitment to the People's Committee of Tuong Duong District. The commitment stated that during the construction process, vehicles carrying materials and machinery could cause damage to some sections of the road from Tam Thai Commune to Tam Hop Commune. If any damage occurs, the construction unit will restore the original condition after completing the Xoong Con Hydropower Project.

Concrete mixing yard of Xoong Con hydropower project, Tuong Duong district. Photo: Quynh An

Commitment to return the site after construction of Xoong Con Hydropower Plant by the investor. Photo: Quynh An

Faced with the above situation, people requested that MCK Investment and Construction Joint Stock Company (investor of Xoong Con Hydropower Project) soon have a plan to repair damaged areas and restore the road surface to its original state as committed.