128ha swamp in Ho Chi Minh City before becoming a 6,400 billion VND park

The 128-hectare park is like a 'green lung' located on the banks of the Saigon River, right next to the center of Ho Chi Minh City. This is planned to become the third largest park in the city.

According to the planning project, Thu Thiem new urban area (Thu Duc City) is divided into 8 functional areas. Of which, 7 areas will be developed into urban areas, the rest will be planned as ecological park areas.

This park project has a total investment of up to 6,400 billion VND, implemented from 2024-2030 according to Decision 117/QD-BHTDT on the green park development plan of the Ho Chi Minh City Urban Infrastructure Construction Investment Project Management Board (Urban Infrastructure Board).

The park is located on the banks of the Saigon River, a natural flooded area, receiving water from upstream and tidal water from the sea. This was once considered a large swamp. The main function of this area is for environmental protection and drainage, preserving the natural flooded forest ecosystem right in the center of Ho Chi Minh City.

Going through this area is one of the four main roads of Thu Thiem urban area. The 2.5km long road is built according to the design of an overpass. Seen from above, the road is beautiful and cool with surrounding vegetation. The flora here is diverse, from trees such as trees, vines to shrubs, water coconuts, reeds, etc.

People often come here to exercise every afternoon.

The total planned area of ​​the project is 128 hectares. When completed, this will be the third largest park in the city (after Saigon Safari Park of 485 hectares and District 12 Park of 150 hectares) and 7.5 times larger than the Zoo.

According to the plan, the green area will be planted with native trees that are resistant to urban environments. In addition, an artificial forest will be built here, creating a habitat for wild animals.

Nestled in the middle of the park, there are still some active agency headquarters such as the People's Committee of An Loi Dong ward, the headquarters of the water team, the park garden...

Currently, the park area in Ho Chi Minh City is only over 500 hectares, equivalent to about 0.55m2/person, much lower than the urban green tree standard of 15m2/person. Therefore, this park project not only brings environmental and economic value but also creates an important highlight in the sustainable development strategy of Ho Chi Minh City.

According to the Ministry of Construction , although current urban planning standards require a minimum green space area of ​​4-7m2/person, the actual rate only meets a part of it. In particular, large cities such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, and Hai Phong are very "thirsty" for green space. In particular, Ho Chi Minh City has a public green space area of ​​only 0.55m2/person, Hanoi 2.06m2/person, Da Nang 2.4m2/person and Hai Phong about 3.41m2/person.

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