Ha Long: Determined to shorten project implementation progress and administrative procedure settlement time

To contribute to ensuring the province's economic growth target of GRDP in 2025 of 14% in accordance with the direction of the Provincial Party Committee, on the morning of February 14, the Standing Committee of the Ha Long City Party Committee listened to and gave opinions on the progress of implementing public investment projects in 2025; removing obstacles related to a number of investment projects using non-budgetary capital. These are two important contents, of great significance to the development of the city and the production, business and investment activities of enterprises.

Comrade Vu Quyet Tien, Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Secretary of Ha Long City Party Committee gave a speech at the conference.

In 2025, the city's total public investment plan is over VND 2,700 billion, allocated to 114 projects and planning tasks, investment preparation. Up to now, there are 12 projects that have been completed, completing procedures for handover and putting into use; 3 projects are under construction, expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2025; 4 projects have approved final settlement, project finalization in the first quarter of 2025; 78 projects are under construction, ensuring progress; 14 projects are stuck with site clearance, adjustment of investment policy, adjustment of investment project; 3 projects are expected to start construction in April 2025.

For investment projects using non-budgetary capital, there are currently 635 projects in the city. Of these, 231 projects have completed investment and construction and put into operation and use; 189 projects have had the Provincial People's Committee issue decisions to terminate investment activities, cancel planning and revoke planning research policies; 33 projects have had the Provincial People's Committee issue decisions to revoke land allocation and lease decisions; 182 projects are being implemented, of which 58 projects have not been allocated land or leased land and 124 projects have been allocated land or leased land.

Representatives of the City Urban Management Department reported on the implementation of Zone 1 Planning and Zone 6 Planning at the conference.

After listening to the units' reports on the progress of implementing public investment projects in 2025, the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee requested the City People's Committee and units to continue focusing on removing obstacles in site clearance and leveling materials for transitional projects under construction. At the same time, it is necessary to require investors to arrange human resources, machinery and equipment, direct construction in 3 shifts, 4 shifts, without days off to speed up the project progress; terminate contracts, replace, and strictly handle contractors who violate contracts, intentionally delay progress, violate technical procedures, and legal regulations during the construction process.

Regarding the implementation of investment projects using non-budgetary capital, the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee requested the City People's Committee to focus on coordinating with units and investors to remove difficulties and obstacles so that the projects can be completed and put into operation soon, creating momentum for socio-economic development in the city in the direction of tourism and services. Among them are the following key and dynamic projects: Ha Long Xanh Complex Urban Area Project; Ocean Park Project; Bai Chay Commercial Center Project, etc.

Concluding the meeting, Comrade Vu Quyet Tien, Member of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee, Secretary of the Ha Long City Party Committee emphasized: 2025 is the year of breakthrough acceleration, creating a foundation for a new stage and as the capital city of the province, the Standing Committee of the Ha Long City Party Committee decided to adjust the city's economic growth target from 16.8% to 18.8% in 2025. To realize this goal, it requires maximum efforts and the highest efforts of the entire political system, people and business community. In particular, to speed up the progress of public investment projects and non-budget investment projects, the whole city needs to focus on the following key tasks: Promote digital transformation, shorten the time to handle administrative procedures; quickly deploy planning of subdivisions and detailed planning; review land funds to publicly attract investment, prepare land prices; Resolutely handle projects that are behind schedule to avoid wasting land resources. For public investment projects, it is necessary to avoid being passive, have early plans and projects will be implemented in the spirit of shortening the progress compared to the plan. Thereby, creating maximum conditions, shortening the time for people and businesses. At the same time, the city will strengthen inspection and supervision in public service, not allowing officials to shirk responsibility and use work efficiency as a measure of officials.

At the conference, the Standing Committee of Ha Long City Party Committee also listened to and gave opinions on adjusting the Zoning Plan 1 and Zoning Plan 6.

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