On the afternoon of March 2nd, at the headquarters of Dien Hong Ward People's Committee (Ho Chi Minh City), Politburo Member, Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Tran Luu Quang and 4 candidates for National Assembly deputies of the 16th term, term 2026 - 2031 (voting unit No. 6) had a meeting with voters in Dien Hong, Hoa Hung and Vuon Lai wards before the election.
At the conference, Mr. Phung The Vinh - Secretary of the Party cell of neighborhood 25, Hoa Hung ward - shared that land plot No. 1 Ly Thai To has not been renovated for many years, and prolonged barriers make it difficult for people to access.
But in just the last 2-3 months, when the city was determined to implement it, the appearance of the park has changed significantly, the space is airy, clean, and people come to live and play crowded and excited.
Voters raised the question of why it has not been possible to implement for many years, but when there is determination, the work changes quickly; and expressed their desire for this approach to continue to be promoted in other areas in the area.
Many opinions in Vuon Lai and Dien Hong wards also expressed their emotion at the idea of renovating the park, when a "golden land" area that has been barricaded for many years has become a space to commemorate the losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and also a civilized and humane community activity point.
Responding to the opinions, Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Tran Luu Quang said that he only contributed a small part. According to Mr. Tran Luu Quang, the key factor is that the mechanism is resolved in a timely manner, especially the city receiving back the land to have conditions for implementation. If implemented according to the ordinary public investment process, the project may have to wait a few more years.
Explaining the birth of the "Drops of Water" monument, Mr. Tran Luu Quang said: "Many orphans due to the COVID-19 pandemic do not know what their parents lost because of. Ho Chi Minh City leaders want to have a place for everyone to remember this event. The spirit of the project is not only limited to commemoration but also towards revival, creating a civilized and humane community living space.
Mr. Tran Luu Quang said that he has followed public opinion in the mass media and recorded many comments praising the idea "tear inside has a heart".
Regarding this design, the Secretary of the City Party Committee said that it was a proposal from a foreign consulting unit. However, before deciding, the city collected about 5,700 opinions from people and experts. "We are very serious about listening to get the most satisfactory product" - Mr. Tran Luu Quang said.
Mr. Tran Luu Quang said that the entire cost of implementing Park No. 1 Ly Thai To is contributed by the enterprise.
According to the Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, a new trend is forming as many businesses actively propose contributions to public works.
In the near future, the public toilet system in Ho Chi Minh City will be renovated, free of charge, towards the "5-6 star" standard, and some businesses have proposed to implement it. "If done well, it can be replicated" - Mr. Tran Luu Quang said.
