Thanh Hoa approves 1.46 million USD for dyke repairs
The People’s Committee of north central Thanh Hoa province has approved a 34.2 billion VND project (1.46 million USD) for repairs on the dyke system along Ma River, which has sustained serious damage after storms and flooding over recent years.
Part of the dyke along the Ma River in central Thanh Hoa province has become seriously eroded. (Photo: dantri.com.vn)
Thanh Hoa (VNA) - The People’sCommittee of north central Thanh Hoa province has approved a 34.2 billion VNDproject (1.46 million USD) for repairs on the dyke system along Ma River, whichhas sustained serious damage after storms and flooding over recent years.
The committee said the repairs and rebuilding ofthe 188m eroded dyke in Ham Rong ward, Thanh Hoa city, is a priority inpreparation for the upcoming rainy season.
The total cost of the repair work will beallocated from the State budget and provincial funds.
Nguyen Duc Quyen, deputy chairman of thecommittee, said the committee has asked the investor of the project to strictlyfollow regulations on the dyke system when carrying out the repair work.
The 1.4-kilometre-long dyke was built in 2011with total investment capital of more than 100 billion VND (4.29 million USD).After just one year, part of the dyke passing Ham Rong ward showed signs oferosion. In particular, a 60-metre-long section has been eroded, forcing localauthorities to restrict access to the area to ensure locals are safe.
Heavy rainfall and flooding over the past twoyears has been blamed. Results of the inspection by the provincial forcesshowed that the two rows of concrete piles, used to reinforce the dyke, hadbeen swept away. No alternative solution has been made so far.
The provincial People’s Committee has requestedthe Sub-department of Dyke and Storm and Flood Control and the consultancyunits to clarify the responsibilities of those involved.-VNA
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Part of the dyke along the Ma River in central Thanh Hoa province has become seriously eroded. (Photo: dantri.com.vn) 
