Convenient transportation - Key to enjoying life
One of the great values that these projects bring to people is the significant improvement in transport infrastructure. Projects such as Metro Line 2, Phu My 2 bridge, and Can Gio bridge not only solve traffic congestion, but also help reduce travel time, creating conditions for people to enjoy life more comfortably.
Metro Line 2, when completed in 2030, will connect the central area of Ho Chi Minh City with the Northwest gateway, helping millions of people easily move through key areas of the city. Reducing the load on existing roads will not only reduce travel time but also help reduce air and noise pollution - an important factor for people's health and quality of life. When the public transport system is developed synchronously, people will have more convenient and safe travel options, reduce dependence on personal vehicles, thereby improving the quality of life.
According to Mr. Nguyen Quoc Hien - Deputy Head of the Ho Chi Minh City Urban Railway Authority (MAUR), the project will be built from 2026 to 2030, expected to be put into operation in December 2030.
MAUR leaders said that from the reality that Metro Line 1 took more than 12 years to complete nearly 20km, Ho Chi Minh City has learned many important lessons to apply to Metro Line 2 and the following routes. Notably, the National Assembly and the Government have issued many new mechanisms, including Resolution 188, allowing to strengthen decentralization and authorization for Ho Chi Minh City and investors, thereby shortening procedures and accelerating progress. “This is the first project to apply a special mechanism according to Resolution 188 of the National Assembly” - Mr. Hien emphasized.
Regarding site clearance - once a "block" of metro line No. 1 - Ho Chi Minh City has separated this content into a separate bidding package and deployed it early. At the same time, the transfer of capital from ODA to public investment helps the City be financially proactive, avoid dependence, thereby accelerating the implementation progress. "With a new mechanism, new capital and new approach, metro line No. 2 has a basis to be completed on schedule by 2030" - Mr. Hien affirmed.
Phu My 2 bridge and Can Gio bridge, with large-scale construction projects, will expand the city's development space, reduce traffic pressure and create new roads, connecting the southern area of Ho Chi Minh City with Dong Nai and the Can Gio sea area. This not only helps reduce congestion but also promotes economic, tourism and trade development in suburban areas...
Healthy living environment and public amenities
In particular, projects such as Rach Chiec Sports Area are not only large-scale sports projects but also create a large community living space, serving the needs of entertainment and health care for people. This sports area will be a multi-purpose sports center, with stadiums, gymnasiums, underwater sports centers, tennis and medical facilities such as sports hospitals.
This is an area that not only serves professional athletes but is also an ideal location for people to participate in sports activities and exercise. The development of public sports areas helps people easily access health care and entertainment services, contributing to improving the quality of life, reducing stress, and improving physical and mental health.
Along with that, parks, squares and green tree and water surface systems in the project campus will be ideal places for Ho Chi Minh City residents to enjoy fresh air and relax after stressful working hours. These spaces not only help beautify the urban landscape but also create a healthy living environment, promoting mental and physical health for the community.
Creating career development and education opportunities
Aiming for people's enjoyment is also reflected in the fact that these projects create career development and education opportunities for the younger generation. The Rach Chiec sports area project, with its huge scale, is not only a place to organize major sports events but also a sports training center, providing learning and training opportunities for young talents. This will be a place to train athletes, coaches, as well as experts in the sports field, creating a solid foundation for career development for future generations.
In addition, the construction of conference centers, exhibitions and other public service facilities in Rach Chiec sports area will also promote the service industry, creating many job opportunities in fields such as event organization, sports management, tourism, restaurants, hotels and other related industries. This contributes to improving the quality of life for people, helping them have opportunities to develop their careers and stabilize their income.
Developing suburban economy, reducing inequality
Transportation projects such as Can Gio bridge and Phu My 2 bridge not only serve convenient travel for people but also open up development opportunities for suburban areas. Can Gio bridge, connecting Nha Be and Can Gio, will replace Binh Khanh ferry, creating smoother and more convenient connectivity. This is of particular significance in promoting tourism, developing new urban areas, and creating opportunities for people in suburban areas to access city utility services.
Upgrading transport infrastructure and improving connectivity between central and suburban areas will help reduce inequality in access to economic, educational, and healthcare development opportunities. People in suburban areas will have the opportunity to participate in economic, commercial, and service activities, contributing to promoting inclusive development for the whole city.
By addressing the specific needs of the people and developing synchronous infrastructure, Ho Chi Minh City will become a livable city.
* Dr. Tran Quang Thang - Director of the Institute of Economics and Management of Ho Chi Minh City - said that these are all "bottleneck - hinge" projects, which have been stalled for many years due to mechanisms, capital and procedures. The official implementation shows the high political determination of the Central Government and Ho Chi Minh City in putting Party resolutions into practice, especially policies on infrastructure breakthroughs and regional linkages. Dr. Tran Quang Thang emphasized that 4 projects represent 4 key development pillars of Ho Chi Minh City in the new phase, from large-capacity public transport, inter-regional connectivity - logistics, expansion of marine economic space to raising the level of national cultural and sports infrastructure.
