Brian Jeffrey
The Chairman of Hanoi’s People’s Committee, Tran Sy Thanh, has instructed local departments and districts to assess lengthy stalled construction projects and suggest recommendations to make them operational, with the goal of reducing waste and inefficiency.
He has formally issued directions to adhere to the Prime Minister’s Directive No. 112, which aims at addressing unfinished projects, accelerating their completion, and ensuring they become functional in order to avoid squander and losses.
The directive requires a thorough evaluation of all halted and incomplete projects across various sectors overseen by Hanoi.
The assessment will encompass diverse projects, which include:
– State-funded investment schemes
– Private sector initiatives in areas such as transportation, agriculture, irrigation, environmental management, wastewater treatment, health services, education, technology, and arts.
Additional focuses will be on urban development projects, notably:
– Housing developments (commercial, social, resettlement, and student accommodations).
– Delayed parking facilities and markets that are either not initiated or incomplete according to approved designs.
Moreover, parks that have been constructed yet remain unused, along with land designated for park development that has not been developed, will also be included in the review.
Officials are expected to identify reasons for the delays and formulate detailed strategies and actions to resolve these issues promptly. These strategies should:
– Clearly delineate roles and responsibilities.
– Specify tasks, timelines, and expected completion dates.
– Assign tasks to appropriate agencies for oversight, monitoring, and assessment.
The directive additionally requires a review of all state-owned office spaces and properties that are underused or used ineffectively. Relevant agencies must provide solutions and corrective actions based on the evaluations made.
Quang Phong
