According to the report of the Hanoi Institute of Construction Planning, the underground construction system of Hanoi City - especially the central urban area - is still in the early stages of development, with many shortcomings: The allocation of underground space is not uniform, lacking system connection; underground technical infrastructure is still outdated, lacking standardization; underground public works are almost united...
The Hanoi Institute of Construction Planning pointed out that many underground cables still use direct burial, not protected by technical cages or solid concrete pipes, causing unsafety and difficulties in maintenance. The rate of undergrounding power and telecommunications systems is still low, and there are overlaps between different network operators or investors, who have not effectively exploited underground space resources.
Hanoi City is currently soliciting public opinions on the Draft Resolution on the List of underground works encouraged for investment and construction in the city.
The list of underground works encouraged to invest in construction in Hanoi city includes: works for the development of urban railway system (underground urban railway and underground terminal); underground works connecting other underground works (connecting underground urban railway stations, underground public works, underground parking, ...); works to serve the urban transportation system to solve urgent issues of the urban area (road tunnel, underground road, underground parking); underground technical infrastructure works; underground public service works with cultural and tourism development functions; The underground works are invested with non -budget capital.
The list of underground technical infrastructure works includes 127 underground streets of power lines, telecommunication cables, electricity and shared technical infrastructure works.
Of which, 14 routes are in Ba Dinh district, 20 routes are in Dong Da district, 15 routes are in Hai Ba Trung district, 4 routes are in Tay Ho district, 15 routes are in Cau Giay district, 7 routes are in Bac Tu Liem district...