After a series of articles reflecting by Lao Dong Newspaper on the situation of soil and mud spilling causing environmental pollution, posing a potential risk of traffic unsafety at the Kim Boi Commune Resettlement Area project, Phu Tho province, local authorities have intervened to inspect and request relevant units to urgently rectify.
On February 12, according to reporters' records, the project area has had clear changes. Soil and mud scattered on people's roads have been collected; the road surface has been cleaned more thoroughly than before. People's travel is basically convenient, and the dust situation has decreased significantly.
Talking to reporters, Mr. Dao Duy Hung - Vice Chairman of Kim Boi Commune People's Committee - affirmed that the reflection of Lao Dong Newspaper is accurate. The locality has received opinions, invited contractor units to work to thoroughly understand responsibilities and request to overcome existing problems related to the environment and traffic safety. "The commune's point of view is not to cover up or condone any violations. Up to now, the existing problems have basically been resolved" - Mr. Hung said.
Talking to reporters, Mr. Tran Van Quyen - Deputy Director of Tien An Investment and Construction Co., Ltd. - said that the unit thanks Lao Dong Newspaper for promptly reflecting the shortcomings in the project construction process.
According to Mr. Quyen, immediately after receiving opinions from local authorities and press agencies, the contractor reviewed the entire process of transporting soil and rocks, requested vehicles to fully cover, arranged workers to collect spilled mud, increased watering to reduce dust and ensure traffic safety in the area.
“We seriously receive feedback and have handled arising issues. In the coming time, the unit is committed to complying with regulations, not allowing environmental pollution to recur during construction,” Mr. Quyen affirmed.
Previously, Lao Dong Newspaper recorded that in the area of Coc Lam hamlet, Kim Boi commune, dozens of vehicles and machinery were operating continuously to serve the project construction. However, many trucks transporting soil and rocks were not carefully covered, causing them to spill onto the people's road surface. When it rained, the road was slippery...
