[Photo] Close-up of the construction of the first dam to retain water on the To Lich River

Recently, Hanoi city has been urgently implementing synchronous solutions to improve the environment of To Lich river, focusing on building a dam system to help retain water and regulate the flow. The first project was carried out at Quang bridge area (Thanh Liet commune, Thanh Tri district).

[Photo] Close-up of the construction of the first dam to retain water on the To Lich River photo 2

The dam project, once completed, is expected to divert water from West Lake to To Lich River. The dams will retain water and maintain the water level on To Lich River according to the city's plan.

[Photo] Close-up of the construction of the first dam to retain water on the To Lich River photo 3

Currently, a section of the To Lich River near Quang Bridge has been cordoned off and drained by construction units to proceed with the dam construction. In addition, to ensure drainage, the construction unit still left an area of about 2m wide next to the project.

[Photo] Close-up of the construction of the first dam to retain water on the To Lich River photo 4

To do this, after the water is drained, the construction unit will proceed to dig the foundation for the dam.

[Photo] Close-up of the construction of the first dam to retain water on the To Lich River photo 5

Mechanical equipment was mobilized to dig the foundation for the dam.

[Photo] Close-up of the construction of the first dam to retain water on the To Lich River photo 6

According to the reporter, the construction is currently taking place urgently.

[Photo] Close-up of the construction of the first dam to retain water on the To Lich River photo 7

As of March 27, the foundation has been dug about 2-3m below the water surface.

[Photo] Close-up of the construction of the first dam to retain water on the To Lich River photo 8

With the naked eye, you can see the difference in height between the water level of To Lich River and the foundation pit under construction inside.

[Photo] Close-up of the construction of the first dam to retain water on the To Lich River photo 9

During the working process, muddy water is continuously pumped out of the river to ensure the quality of the dam as well as facilitate construction.

[Photo] Close-up of the construction of the first dam to retain water on the To Lich River photo 10

Photo: Thanh Dat.

[Photo] Close-up of the construction of the first dam to retain water on the To Lich River photo 11

Workers work on the construction of the first dam to retain water on the To Lich River.

[Photo] Close-up of the construction of the first dam to retain water on the To Lich River photo 12

[Photo] Close-up of the construction of the first dam to retain water on the To Lich River photo 13

The purpose of the dam is so that when water from West Lake is led into To Lich River, the dams will hold back the water and maintain the water level depth on To Lich River according to the city's plan.

[Photo] Close-up of the construction of the first dam to retain water on the To Lich River photo 14

According to the plan, in addition to the first dam at Quang Bridge, Hanoi is also planning to build more dams at Cot Bridge (Yen Hoa Ward, Cau Giay District) and Dau Bridge (Linh Dam Area, Hoang Mai District). These projects will play an important role in maintaining water levels, avoiding the situation of drying up like in previous years.