Difficulties in implementing many key projects

In 2024, Thanh Hoa province will implement 71 large and key investment projects; including 25 public investment projects, 31 direct investment projects and a number of investment projects in the form of public-private partnership (PPP), investor selection auction projects, etc. Currently, 6 projects have been basically completed; 33 projects are being implemented; 32 projects are completing documents and investment preparation procedures. Some projects are still facing many arising problems in the process of implementing investment procedures and construction, which need to be resolved soon to ensure completion progress.

Contractors focus on machinery and human resources to lay asphalt for the Van Thien - Ben En route project. Photo: Tung Lam

As a key project, meaningful in connecting and promoting socio-economic development, unlocking the tourism potential of Nong Cong - Nhu Thanh area in particular and the West of the province in general, the Van Thien - Ben En route has been directed by Party committees and authorities at all levels, and has received the consensus and support of the majority of affected households. Although the weather in recent days has been very unfavorable, with periods of prolonged heavy rain; however, the investor, the Thanh Hoa Traffic Construction Investment Project Management Board and contractors, have been and are determined to overcome difficulties so that the project can be completed on schedule in 2024.

At the construction site from km 10+577 to km 11+762, the contractor, MBM Group Construction Joint Stock Company, is actively mobilizing various means and machinery to organize the construction. Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Tien, the contractor's construction technician, said: "Our package is worth 50 billion VND and was only handed over a clean site in August this year. Immediately after having the site, we immediately organized simultaneous construction teams. Up to now, the package has completed 90% of the volume. After completing the grade 1 crushed stone mix, from November 15, we will proceed with asphalt paving and expect to complete the entire package on December 20."

However, according to Mr. Bui Anh Tuan, Deputy Head of Project Management Department 2, Thanh Hoa Traffic Construction Investment Project Management Board and Chief Supervisor of the Van Thien - Ben En Road Project, although the individual bidding packages have been implemented safely, the project still has some problems with the site. If these problems are not promptly resolved, it will be difficult to ensure the connection of the entire project route according to the plan by December 31 this year. In Nhu Thanh district, there is still 1 household in Xuan Phuc commune that has not agreed to receive compensation and relocation because the compensation unit price has not been agreed upon. In Nong Cong district, there are still 3 medium-voltage power lines and 2 low-voltage power lines under construction, with slow progress, affecting the construction progress of the project.

In the field of direct investment, many projects continue to face difficulties and problems in determining the origin of land, compensation prices for site clearance, and slow investment in the construction of resettlement areas, such as: Line 4 - Long Son Cement Factory; Nghi Son DST Steel Rolling Mill; Nghi Son Steel Rolling Mill No. 2; Long Son Container Port...

According to information from the Department of Planning and Investment, of the total 71 key projects being implemented this year, 33/71 projects have encountered problems during the implementation process. For projects that are completing documents and investment preparation procedures, there are mainly difficulties related to some sectoral planning, construction planning, planning, and land use plans that have not been unified. The preparation, approval, and adjustment of general urban planning and functional zoning planning related to some projects are still slow, typically: Nam Song Ma resort urban area and amusement park; New urban area along Nam Song Ma Avenue; Eco-tourism resort complex combined with high-class entertainment services Ben En... Cultural projects must seek opinions from central ministries and branches; in some cases, it is necessary to organize a contest to create images to select models for implementation, prolonging the investment preparation time, such as: Project to restore Trinh Palace relic site; Preserve, restore and promote the value of Trieu Tuong Mausoleum and Temple Relic Site; renovate and restore national historical and architectural relics, especially Ba Trieu Temple...

The location has not been cleared yet for the Van Thien - Ben En route project in Xuan Phuc commune (Nhu Thanh).

For the group of projects being implemented, most of the projects face difficulties and problems in determining the origin of the land, compensation price for site clearance, slow investment in the construction of resettlement areas, typically: Line 4 - Long Son Cement Factory; Nghi Son DST Steel Rolling Mill; investment in developing infrastructure of Industrial Park No. 17, Nghi Son Economic Zone; Nghi Son Steel Rolling Mill No. 2... Some projects using funding from international organizations have a multi-step implementation process, depending on the sponsor and must carry out documents and procedures to adjust the investment policy, adjust the investment project due to increased site clearance costs, such as: Project for comprehensive development of dynamic urban areas - Tinh Gia urban sub-project; Dam repair and safety improvement project (WB8); Ngoc Lac urban infrastructure improvement project, Ngoc Lac district...

Recently, the Department of Planning and Investment also issued a document proposing the Ministry of Planning and Investment to promptly complete the Law amending the Law on Public Investment No. 39/2019/QH14 to submit to competent authorities as prescribed, as a basis for removing some difficulties and obstacles. At the same time, it synthesizes and reports to the Government to supplement regulations on the order and procedures for converting PPP projects to public investment projects in the Law on Investment under the public-private partnership method in 2020; directs the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to promptly complete the dossier to submit to the Prime Minister for approval of the adjustment of the investment policy of the Dam Repair and Safety Improvement Project (WB8); on the basis of the approved investment policy adjustment, directs the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development to approve the adjustment of the investment project and the structure of the project's investment capital as a basis for the provinces to implement the next steps.

To remove difficulties and obstacles, create foundations and conditions for projects to be implemented smoothly, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee is directing the Vice Chairmen of the Provincial People's Committee to base on legal regulations and working regulations, proactively coordinate to resolve related procedures of projects under their management, ensuring conditions for project investment implementation on schedule according to regulations.

Along with that, the Provincial People's Committee also assigned relevant departments, branches and localities to base on the list of major and key projects assigned to take the lead, monitor, periodically report on the implementation progress, difficulties and problems arising during the implementation process, causes and propose measures to speed up the implementation progress for each project.

Tung Lam

Source: https://baothanhhoa.vn/vuong-mac-trong-trien-khai-nhieu-du-an-trong-diem-229294.htm