Responding to Quy Chau voters' petition on solutions to overcome landslides on Hieu river bank
(Baonghean.vn)- Voters in Chau Tien commune, Quy Chau district, petitioned to remedy the erosion of the Hieu riverbank at Ta Chum section, Minh Tien village, Chau Tien commune. Voters petitioned many times, and provincial departments and branches have inspected but have not yet found a specific solution.
Reply:
The Provincial People's Committee issued Document No. 3330/UBND-NN dated May 27, 2021, on inspection and consultation on handling of landslides on the banks of Hieu River through Chau Tien Commune, Quy Chau District; in which, the People's Committee of Quy Chau District was assigned to urgently direct relevant agencies to fully implement the contents as requested by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; promptly report and propose to departments and branches to consider and handle related issues according to their authority to ensure absolute safety for the lives and property of people in the affected area.
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Hieu River flows through Quy Chau district. Photo courtesy of PV |
According to the report of Quy Chau District People's Committee:
- Regarding the budget planning and temporary capital arrangement for relocating households in areas with severe landslides: Chau Thang Hydropower Plant has provided funding to relocate households out of the danger zone.
The People's Committee of Quy Chau district has directed the distribution of support money to households; at the same time, it has organized propaganda and mobilized households to move to safe places. However, the households have refused to move.
The District People's Committee has directed the deployment of forces ready to support households in evacuating people and property when there are floods and landslides to ensure safety.
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Landslide in Minh Tien village, Chau Tien commune, Quy Chau district. Photo: Hung Cuong |
- Select a consulting unit with appropriate professional capacity, conduct a detailed survey to assess the status, causes and level of impact of the landslide phenomenon as a basis for choosing a long-term treatment plan.
Currently, the district has proposed an investment policy for the project to build a landslide embankment on the left bank of Hieu River through Minh Tien village, Chau Tien commune, to submit to competent authorities for appraisal.
