The anxiety of having to move
For the past 35 years, Mr. Tran Van Thai (born in 1961, retired cadre) and his wife have lived at the Training Center. The room is about 30 square meters wide, although small, but contains many memories, where three generations of the family have been close and gathered for so many years.
Mr. Thai recalled that in 1989, when he was an officer of the Department of Physical Education and Sports of Nghia Binh province, he and many colleagues were given free accommodation by the agency within the department’s premises. After Nghia Binh province was divided into Quang Ngai and Binh Dinh provinces, his family and colleagues continued to live there until now.
"When we heard that the province requested relocation, my wife and I were very confused. The province requested relocation, we completely agreed, but if we had to "pack up" and move out, we wouldn't know where to live, when our financial capacity was not enough to buy a new place to live" - Mr. Thai confided.
Mr. Pham Huu Loc's family (born in 1965, an officer at the Training Center), with a total of 8 people living together in 3 generations, also has its own concerns.
"My family is ready to move if the province requests, there is no objection. However, I, like the people here, just hope that the State will calculate appropriately between "going and staying", so that we do not have to face the situation of "eating on the shore, sleeping on the street" - Mr. Loc confided.
According to Mr. Loc, most households are facing economic difficulties, some of which are in very difficult circumstances.
Relocation but ensuring humanity
Regarding the above issue, Mr. Bui Trung Hieu - Deputy Director of the Department of Culture - Sports (DSC) of Binh Dinh province - said that as soon as the province issued the directive, the department assigned the Training Center to review and grasp the thoughts and aspirations of households subject to relocation. From that basis, the department will have a report on the proposed solution to the Provincial People's Committee for resolution.
According to Mr. Hieu, because economic conditions at that time were very difficult, they were given the opportunity to stay in the stadium's dormitory area.
The Deputy Director of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Binh Dinh province affirmed that these households are not eligible for compensation or resettlement land when they are relocated. However, to ensure humanity and social security, the department is studying and proposing that the province support these households by creating opportunities for them to access social housing.
Currently, there are 24 households living in the Training Center, with 134 people. After the center reports in detail on the thoughts, wishes and economic circumstances of each household, the department will propose to the Provincial People's Committee to support households in purchasing social housing. However, Mr. Hieu also shared that implementing this plan is not simple, because some households are very financially disadvantaged and cannot afford to buy social housing, even though the province has provided support.
Speaking to Lao Dong, Mr. Luc Van Dung - Director of Binh Dinh Sports Training and Competition Center - said that the province requires a report on the implementation results in January 2025. To ensure accuracy, we will continue to meet and directly listen to the thoughts and wishes of these households once again, then report back to the department.
