Current status of the land renovated to extend Saigon River Park

TPO - The park runs from Ba Son Bridge to Thu Thiem Bridge with a length of more than 1 km, a total area of 10 hectares, proposed to extend the Saigon River park complex, creating a large-capacity public playground with many new activities, attracting people and tourists to visit, entertain, and enjoy the river.

11/06/2024 | 08:12

TPO - The park runs from Ba Son Bridge to Thu Thiem Bridge with a length of more than 1 km, a total area of 10 hectares, proposed to extend the Saigon River park complex, creating a large-capacity public playground with many new activities, attracting people and tourists to visit, entertain, and enjoy the river.

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Recently, the city proposed to renovate the land along the Saigon River, from Ba Son Bridge to Thu Thiem Bridge on the Thu Duc City side, to connect the riverside park on the Thu Thiem Urban Area side that has been in operation for nearly a year.

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The land area to be renovated into a park is more than 1.1 km long, 100-120 m wide, with a total area of about 10 hectares, about 2-3 km from Nguyen Hue walking street and Ben Thanh market (District 1). The renovation is expected to be carried out through socialization, completed before the Lunar New Year of At Ty 2025.

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According to Tien Phong, the existing land is natural vegetation, with uneven terrain, gradually sloping down towards the Saigon River bank.

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According to the plan, the existing road along the Saigon River will be utilized, with running lines created to create a safe corridor for cyclists.

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Creative Park has a prime location, facing the Saigon River. After renovation, the park complex will beautify the entire central area of District 1 and the intersection of Thi Nghe Canal and the Saigon River.

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Most of the area is covered with dense, lush reeds. This is a contrast to the other side of the Saigon River, where high-rise buildings rise up to pierce the sky, and every night, the bright lights reflect on the water, creating a bustling, modern urban scene.

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At the foot of Thu Thiem bridge, there are still some dilapidated houses along the river and many boats moored.

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The river is currently full of garbage, not ensuring hygiene and the city's beauty. The renovation, embellishment, and construction of a riverside park here aims to improve the environment.

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After being renovated, this place will be a space for organizing events, outdoor activities, camping, picnics. The area is arranged with grass, trees, landscape items, drainage system, street lights and decorative lights.