In an effort to restore the green - clean - beautiful flow of To Lich River, the first dam project in the downstream of the river next to Quang Bridge (Thanh Liet Ward) is entering the drainage stage.
The investor and construction units simultaneously increased human resources and equipment, determined to complete the project soon, towards celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2.
On August 18, according to Lao Dong, despite unfavorable weather conditions, many groups of workers are still working hard at the dam project site in Thanh Liet ward.
At the construction site, machinery is operating at full capacity, interspersed with the fast pace of each construction site, clearly demonstrating the spirit of urgency and determination to bring the project to the finish line on time.
To meet the progress requirements, the construction unit mobilized maximum human resources and equipment, divided into many construction teams at the same time. The construction site has always been maintained continuously.
This dam project started construction in mid-February 2025. This is a key item in the project to renovate, supplement water and beautify the landscape of To Lich River.
When completed, this dam system will be one of the solutions to respond to the situation of the To Lich River at risk of depletion in the winter and spring, after the Yen Xa Wastewater Treatment Plant came into operation and collected almost all of the wastewater poured into the river, but did not replenish it.
Mr. Truong Quoc Bao, Head of the Management Board of the Yen Xa Wastewater Treatment Infrastructure Investment and Construction Project, said that one of the items that will determine the new appearance of the To Lich River is the regulating dam system.
This will be the foundation for water retention, environmental improvement and a premise for urban landscape restoration.
Up to this point, the dam project has completed about6% of the work. Currently, the unit is focusing on completing the embankment, the right embankment approach road and the final technical details. The goal is to hand over the entire project before August 25.
The dam on To Lich River is considered a "regulatory valve", helping to keep and regulate the river water level, especially in the dry season. When the water flow decreases, the dam will retain part of the water to maintain the minimum flow and water level, avoiding the situation of drying up the riverbed.
The To Lich River Dam project not only has technical significance, but is also an important step in the strategy of reviving one of the symbolic rivers of the capital.
After this dam is completed, Hanoi will continue to start construction of two other dams at Dau Bridge and Cot Bridge. The progress of the two dams is expected to start construction in the third quarter of 2025. When the dam system on To Lich River is completed, it will help complete the closed irrigation system on the entire river.
The acceleration of progress and completion of the project before the National Day on September 2 also demonstrates the political determination of Hanoi City in improving the quality of life and urban landscape.
This will be an important milestone, affirming the synchronous efforts of the government, contractors and construction forces, to restore new vitality to the To Lich River, the river associated with the history, memories and spiritual life of the people of the capital.
According to the Hanoi Agricultural and Technical Infrastructure Construction Investment Project Management Board, since August 1, the Yen Xa Wastewater Treatment Plant has officially entered the trial operation phase after being granted an environmental license.
The plant has a designed capacity of 270,000m3/day and night, currently operating at 140,000m3/day and night and is expected to increase to 180,000m3/day and night on August 20.
With this capacity, the plant is capable of collecting and treating all wastewater along the To Lich River, contributing significantly to improving the environmental quality and appearance of the river.
