Responding to Quy Chau voters' petition on solutions to overcome landslides on Hieu river banks
(Baonghean.vn)- Voters in Chau Tien commune, Quy Chau district petitioned to fix the landslide situation on the banks of Hieu river at Ta Chum section, Minh Tien village, Chau Tien commune. Voters petitioned many times, 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 the 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 flowing through Quy Chau district. Photo courtesy of PV |
According to the report of the People's Committee of Quy Chau district:
- Regarding the budget estimate and temporary capital arrangement to relocate 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 delivery 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 in case of 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 and assessment of the status, causes and level of impact of the landslide phenomenon to serve 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, passing through Minh Tien village, Chau Tien commune, to be submitted to competent authorities for appraisal.
