Nearly 2.6 million USD for sea embankment projects in Ca Mau
The Government has allocated more than 60 billion VND (2.57 million USD) for urgent projects to protect sea dykes in the southernmost province of Ca Mau.
Ca Mau (VNA) - The Government hasallocated more than 60 billion VND (2.57 million USD) for urgent projects toprotect sea dykes in the southernmostprovince of Ca Mau, according to the provincial Department ofAgriculture and Rural Development.
With many sections of sea dykes in the localityin danger of being broken during the rainy and storm season, provincialauthorities have devised measures to protect the western sea dyke.
Recent surveys showed that seriouslandslides are occurring along the western sea dyke in Tran Van Thoi district, which isabout 3.7 km long.
The local authorities have agreed on a planto assign Ba Ria - Vung Tau Urban Sewerage andDevelopment Company (Busadco) to build an embankmentto protect the sea dyke.
Representatives from Busadco said the firm is working on a 1.2 km-long sectionfrom Kenh Moi sluice toward Da Bac island in TranVan Thoi district’s Khanh Hai commune
The firm committed to urge contractors to completethe construction of the above-mentioned embankment section before October.
According to Deputy Director of the provincial Department of Agriculture and RuralDevelopment To Quoc Nam, the construction of embankments to project local seadykes has faced many difficulties due to poor weather conditions.
He added that the locality has selected and signed contracts with prestigiousand experienced contractors to ensure the on-schedule completion of the remaining2.5 km of embankments to protect the dyke sections at high risk of breaching.
Severe landslides at 27 eroded sitesalong the rivers have occurred this year in the province, destroying manyhouses and other infrastructure
Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee NguyenTien Hai asked departments and sectors to abide by legal regulations on the useof emergency investment sources of the Government for the project.
He also called for their coordination in monitoring landslides along riverbanksand coastal erosions in the area and more efforts to ensure safety for citizensin the rainy season.-VNA
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