The People's Committee of Dong Thap province has just issued Decision No. 566 on adjusting the investment policy for the Dong Thap Muoi Regional Development Road Project (Phase 1), with the total investment adjusted to over 822 billion VND - an increase of more than 226 billion VND compared to the initial approval. This is an important step, demonstrating the province's determination to complete transportation infrastructure and open up space for socio-economic development in one of the province's most promising regions.
Project Scale and Scope
The project has a total designed length of over 7.5 km, passing through Tan Huong and Tan Phuoc 3 communes in Dong Thap province. The road is designed with a 7m wide road surface and a 9m wide roadbed, meeting technical standards and suitable for the long-term traffic and development needs of the area.
Regarding land acquisition, the project will be implemented over a length of approximately 7.511 km with an 80m wide clearance corridor – including road construction and resettlement for affected residents, ensuring that relocation and livelihood stabilization are carried out in parallel with the construction progress.
Strategic Objective: Connecting the region and attracting investment
The core objective of the project is to establish a transportation route connecting the Than Cuu Nghia interchange – a strategic intersection on the Trung Luong - Ho Chi Minh City expressway – to the center of the Tan Phuoc area. Upon completion, this route will integrate with provincial roads 865 and 867, forming a regional transportation axis connecting the Dong Thap Muoi area – creating a comprehensive and seamless transportation infrastructure system for the entire region.
With its geographical location and abundant land potential, the Dong Thap Muoi region is expected to become an attractive destination for industrial investors. The new transportation axis will create favorable conditions for the development of industrial parks and clusters, thereby increasing budget revenue and promoting sustainable socio-economic growth for the locality.
Adjusting Investment Policy: Ensuring Feasibility and Effectiveness
According to the initial approval, the project had a total investment of VND 596 billion with a land clearance length of 12.396 km. After a review and assessment of the actual situation, the Provincial People's Committee decided to adjust the total investment to over VND 822 billion – an increase of over VND 226 billion – to ensure resources are commensurate with technical requirements and practical implementation, especially in land clearance and resettlement.
This timely adjustment, with its complete legal basis, demonstrates the proactive and responsible spirit of the Dong Thap provincial government in managing public investment, avoiding uncontrolled cost overruns or unfinished projects due to lack of resources.
Organization and Implementation
The Provincial People's Committee assigns the Dong Thap Provincial Project Management Board for Investment and Construction of Transportation Works the responsibility of completing the project dossier, submitting it to the competent authority for appraisal and approval in accordance with the Law on Public Investment and related legal documents, ensuring the progress and quality meet the requirements.
The Dong Thap Muoi Regional Development Road Project (Phase 1) is not just a simple infrastructure project, but also a crucial lever in Dong Thap province's regional economic development strategy – contributing to realizing the goal of making Dong Thap Muoi a dynamic economic region, attracting investment and improving the lives of the people.