Workers from the Gia Định Water Supply JSC fill a well in Ward 11, Bình Thạnh District. VNS File Photo. HCM CITY A number of wells that have been supplying large quantities of water in HCM City are being filled up since the city’s 100,000 or so wells have been identified as one of the main reasons for land subsidence. On June 21, for instance, the well at Nguyễn Đăng Dương’s home on Nguyễn Văn Đậu Street in Bình Thạnh District was closed by workers from the Gia Định Water Supply Company. The well provided water for Dương’s family for over 15 years. He said when he dug the well there was no water supply in his house. “Now that clean water is available I accepted the proposal to fill in the well to prevent ground collapses and prevent groundwater pollution.” The Gia Định Water Supply Company has been entrusted with closing 17,000 … [Read more...] about HCM City to fill in wells to prevent land subsidence
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After Hanoi, HCM City to release flood warning app
The Hanoitimes - In April, Hanoi Sewerage and Drainage Limited Company announced to launch a flood warning system via HSDC Maps app in IOS and Android smartphones. Hanoi flooded after heavy downpours Urban flood control remains urgent issue in Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) will follow Hanoi in developing an app to warn about flooded spots in rainfall as rainy season looms. A flooded street in the rainy season in HCM City. According to Director of Construction Department Le Hoa Binh, the city will develop a handy flood warning app for its people not to travel through inundated areas under the rains, according to Tuoi Tre newspaper. The app will be an upgraded version of the municipal portal of drainage system (https://chongngap.hochiminhcity.gov.vn/baongap), which integrates more than 100 cameras feeding in pictures of the raining and flooding situation. The portal also provides weather forecast news and flood alerts. According to the department, there are still … [Read more...] about After Hanoi, HCM City to release flood warning app
HCM City’s underground parking projects progress at a snail’s pace
HCM CITY — To have more parking place, HCM City has mapped out many underground parking lots. However, most of these projects remain on paper. The city has mapped out four underground to be built with investments from the private sector. These underground parking space projects include parking lots under the Lê Văn Tám Park, the one under Tao Đàn Park, the one under the Trống Đồng Stage and the parking lot under the Hoa Lư Stadium. All these parking lots are situated in District 1. Parking lots on paper With total investments about VNĐ1,748 billion (more than US$75 million), the parking space under Lê Văn Tám Park can accommodate 1,300 cars and 2,000 motorbikes. Although construction of the park's underground parking space began in 2008, the developer of the project has yet announced the sources of finance for the project. In 2009, the HCM City People’s Committee signed … [Read more...] about HCM City’s underground parking projects progress at a snail’s pace
HCM City selective about high-rise apartment projects
The HCM City Real Estate Association (HoRea) has recommended that the People’s Committee be more selective about giving licences to high-rise buildings.(Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - The Ho Chi Minh City Real Estate Association (HoRea) has recommended that the municipal People’s Committee should be more selective about giving licences to high-rise buildings. The high-end housing segment accounts for a high proportion of 8,502 units (30 percent), while the affordable housing segment has only 6,981 units (25.7 percent). The property market needs more affordable housing for residents who comprise the majority of the population. Based on the current situation, the high-end housing segment is expected to face many challenges in 2019. High-end apartment projects will have to compete fiercely with each other to survive. Meanwhile, some high-end apartment projects in the city centre have enjoyed many exclusive advantages as the city had previously decided to stop … [Read more...] about HCM City selective about high-rise apartment projects
HCM City launches design contest for downtown park
Visitors walk along the 23 September Park in central HCM City. The People’s Committee has approved a plan to organise a design contest for detailed construction planning for the park. — Photo nld.com.vnViet Nam News HCM CITY — The HCM City People’s Committee has approved a plan to organise a design contest for detailed construction planning at a scale of 1:500 for the 23 September Park located in central District 1. The contest will select the most feasible and creative design ideas for the 16-ha central park. Based on the selected design, the city will map out a project for construction of the park and other facilities. Participating designs must meet the criteria for harmonious arrangement of greenery, lakes and public space, a public playground, a four-level underground for commercial and parking purposes, and streets and sidewalks surrounding the park. The chairman of the city People’s Committee, Nguyễn Thành Phong, recently asked the … [Read more...] about HCM City launches design contest for downtown park