NA leader requires accelerating ground clearance for Long Thanh airport project
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has urged the southern province of Dong Nai to continue to cooperate with the management board of Long Thanh International Airport project and the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) to accelerate ground clearance work so that construction of the project can start as scheduled.
The design of Long Thanh International Airport (Photo: VNA)
Dong Nai (VNA) – National Assembly Chairman VuongDinh Hue has urged the southern province of Dong Nai to continue to cooperatewith the management board of Long Thanh International Airport project and the AirportsCorporation of Vietnam (ACV) to accelerate ground clearance work so that construction of the project can start as scheduled.
Inspecting the progress of the airport project on October 2, the toplegislator lauded the province’s performance in building the Loc An-Binh Sonresettlement areas, requesting the locality to ensure that the living conditionsin the area is equal to or higher than that in the old one.
He underlined that the Long Thanh project has seen a slow progress as it has so far spannedthrough three NA tenures. However, the NA Chairman noted that recently, underthe direction of the Government and the direct management of Deputy Prime MinisterLe Van Thanh, the project has been sped up.
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue addresses the working session (Photo: VNA)
As scheduled, in the first phase, one runway and one passenger terminal of LongThanh International Airport will be put into operation by 2025, enabling theairport to welcome 25 million passengers and handle 1.2 million tonnes of cargoper year. This means there are only three years left to complete the plan, he noted,stressing the need to take drastic actions to ensure the progress of theproject.
He asked Dong Nai to report all difficulties and obstacles facingthe implementation of the project to the NA Standing Committee to seek timelysolutions.
The top legislator assigned the NA General Secretary and Chairman of the NAOffice to organise a working session to find solutions to the difficulties,highlighting that the NA always accompany the Government and localities during this important project.
He requested the ACV to select contractors with fullfinancial capacity and experience to construct the project, ensuring openness andtransparency during the process.
NA leader Vuong Dinh Hue visits Loc An-Binh Son resettlement areas (Photo: VNA)
Earlier the same day, NA Chairman Hue, along with Deputy Prime MinisterLe Van Thanh, also inspected the Ben Luc-Long Thanh expresswayproject, which has been completed by 79.65%, slower than the schedule.
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He also visited the resettlement area at the Loc An and BinhSon communes, Long Thanh district for those who have to move to give space forthe project./.
Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh has emphasised the target of opening Long Thanh International Airport in the southern province of Dong Nai by 2025, with quality given the top priority.
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The design of Long Thanh International Airport (Photo: VNA) 
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue addresses the working session (Photo: VNA) 
NA leader Vuong Dinh Hue visits Loc An-Binh Son resettlement areas (Photo: VNA) 
