Hue urban infrastructure system is gradually being completed.

Infrastructure development

From the foundation of a heritage city, Hue is entering a new stage of development with a strong desire for breakthrough. In that roadmap, completing urban infrastructure is considered the "key" to open the door to growth, creating momentum for the economy and society.

Mr. Hoang Hai Minh, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Hue City, said that the city is simultaneously implementing a series of key infrastructure projects ranging from transportation, urban beautification, environmental improvement to expanding development space. "We clearly identify that essential works must be completed in 2025; projects requiring licensing must complete procedures within the year and large-scale projects must be started on schedule to be ready for implementation in the 2026 - 2030 period," Mr. Minh emphasized.

In the group of key traffic works, the coastal road and the bridge across Thuan An estuary are being urgently completed. When completed, the project will open up new momentum for the development of marine economy, resort tourism , and at the same time strengthen security and defense. At the same time, the investment in Nguyen Hoang Bridge and Ring Road 3 will contribute to expanding urban space, effectively exploiting land funds, reducing pressure on inner-city traffic and creating impressive architectural highlights along the Huong River.

According to the Department of Construction, in the field of environmental protection and beautification, the Hue City Water Environment Improvement Project funded by JICA (Japan) has completed phase 1, helping to increase drainage capacity, reduce flooding and treat wastewater in the area south of the Perfume River. The city is urgently promoting phase 2. Along with that, the Type II Urban Development Program (green city) with a total capital of about 65 million USD is creating new "green areas", improving the living environment and reducing pollution.

A project with a special mark, harmoniously combining conservation and development, is the Project to relocate residents and clear the site of Area I of the Hue Citadel relic site. Phase 1 has relocated more than 2,900 households, returning the original space to the heritage site. Phase 2, implemented in 16 relic sites, is being accelerated with the goal of completing the compensation, support and resettlement plan before September 30, 2025.

In addition, An Van Duong New Urban Area is shaping up to be a dynamic socio-economic center, gathering many modern projects such as Cultural - Sports Square, Thuy Van complex, and new urban areas An Cuu, Phu My An... In particular, AEON MALL Hue Commercial Center, which came into operation in the third quarter of 2024, has brought a new look to the commercial space, creating a boost to attract investment and increasing job opportunities for people.

According to Mr. Nguyen Dai Vien, Head of the Urban Committee of the Hue City People's Council, the work of planning management, construction and urban development has been promoted recently, with 27 approved planning projects. Traffic infrastructure and urban embellishment projects have all made good progress, in which some projects such as Nguyen Hoang Bridge, coastal road and bridge across Thuan An estuary can be completed early, contributing to the completion of the inter-regional traffic network and creating the premise for a more dynamic and open Hue in the future.

Complete urban infrastructure will create momentum for socio-economic development.

Resolutely remove the bottleneck

The master plan for Thua Thien Hue urban area (now Hue City) to 2045, with a vision to 2065, clearly shows that the future picture of the ancient capital is not just about spacious streets or newly emerging urban areas, but a living space that harmonizes modernity and tradition. The city will develop in a distinctive direction in terms of ecology, landscape, intelligence and environmental friendliness, based on the preservation and promotion of heritage values. When key projects are completed, Hue will have a seamless connection between the urban center and satellite cities, forming a synchronous development network, both expanding international cooperation, attracting investment and promoting sustainable socio-economic growth.

However, for that planning picture to become a reality, there are still many "gray areas" that need to be addressed. At the 10th Session of the 8th City People's Council, Head of the Urban Committee of the City People's Council Nguyen Dai Vien pointed out: Besides the positive results, there are still "bottlenecks" that hinder progress and efficiency. These are problems in site clearance that cause many projects to be slow to start; inadequacies in traffic flow leading to local congestion during rush hours; the environmental protection infrastructure system in some urban areas and industrial parks is not yet synchronized; local flooding recurs during heavy rains and waste classification at source has not been implemented synchronously throughout the city.

To resolve these bottlenecks, the Urban Committee of the City People's Council recommends that the City People's Committee focus on directing the review and adjustment of planning to suit the 2-level local government model. At the same time, it is necessary to strengthen guidance and training on urban management capacity for commune-level officials, allocate resources to complete infrastructure for new residential areas, promote digital transformation in planning work, and thoroughly handle "black spots" of congestion and environmental pollution. Another important requirement is to invest in centralized wastewater treatment systems for industrial parks and residential areas, to avoid the situation of hot development but lacking sustainable infrastructure.

Article and photos: Le Tho

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