The Provincial People's Committee works with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment regarding the development of the Bac Hung Hai irrigation system

Delegates attend the working session.

The session was co-chaired by Mr. Nguyen Hoang Hiep, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment, and Mr. Nguyen Manh Quyen, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.

In the attendance were Mr. Lai Van Hoan, Member of the Provincial Party Committee and Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; leaders of various units under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment; and leaders of provincial departments, agencies, and units.

A working delegation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, led by Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Hiep, works with the Provincial People's Committee.

Mr. Nguyen Manh Quyen, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, receives and works with the delegation.

Regarding the implementation of the master plan for the development of Bac Hung Hai irrigation system, the Provincial People's Committee directed the Department of Agriculture and Environment to coordinate with other departments and agencies in drafting investment proposals and defining specific roadmaps and timelines for 13 projects involving the renovation, upgrading, and construction of on-farm irrigation works. To date, construction has commenced on the Nghi Xuyen water regulation project, with a total investment of 250 billion VND.

The province is currently focusing on preparatory steps for the project to upgrade, renovate, and reinforce the banks of the Kim Son Canal, specifically the section from downstream of the Bao Dap Sluice to upstream of the Cau Canal as well as the project for the collection, conveyance, and treatment of wastewater within the Kim Son Canal basin.

Leader of a specialized agency under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment speaks at the meeting.

During the working session, the Hung Yen Provincial People's Committee and the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment agreed on the division of tasks for the project to upgrade, renovate, and reinforce the banks of the Kim Son Canal, specifically the section stretching from downstream of the Bao Dap Sluice to upstream of the Cau Canal. The construction is expected to commence in October 2026.

Delegates discussed and evaluated Hung Yen province's proposal requesting central government support for the investment, renovation, and upgrading of several major dyke and irrigation works. These include: the project to upgrade the dyke system from the Red River heritage connection road to the Ba Lat estuary; the Tra Ly River flood risk management project; the realignment of the Red River's left-bank dyke section from Minh Khai Border Gate to the Hang Dau Market area; the dredging and reinforcement of the Tien Hung and Kien Giang canal routes; and a study on constructing sluices, dams, and ship locks at the Diem Ho estuary to replace the existing Tra Linh 1 and Tra Linh 2 sluices.

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Nguyen Hoang Hiep speaks at the working session.

Speaking at the meeting, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Hoang Hiep commended Hung Yen province for its proactive and responsible approach to implementing the scheme. He urged the province to maintain regular communication and reporting with the Ministry to collaboratively resolve obstacles and ensure the project to stay on schedule while guaranteeing the effective operation of the facilities.

Regarding the Kim Son Canal bank upgrade, renovation, and reinforcement project, Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Hiep requested that the province continue its focused coordination to accelerate implementation, aiming to create a model canal route in terms of architecture, landscape, and ecological environment. The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment generally agreed with the proposals to invest in, renovate, and upgrade several major dyke and irrigation works in the province; and requested that Hung Yen promptly incorporate these projects into the provincial master plan.

Mr. Nguyen Manh Quyen, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, speaks at the working session.

In his concluding remarks, Mr. Nguyen Manh Quyen, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, expressed sincere appreciation for the frank and constructive discussions held by the delegation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, noting that these exchanges helped resolve certain difficulties and obstacles facing the province in its task implementation.

He affirmed that Hung Yen would continue to coordinate closely with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment to carry out the master plan for developing the Bac Hung Hai irrigation system, aiming for multi-purpose utility and sustainable environmental protection. In the immediate term, the province is focusing intensively on the project to upgrade, renovate, and reinforce the banks of the Kim Son Canal, specifically the section from downstream of Bao Dap Sluice to upstream of Cau Canal, as well as the project for wastewater collection, conveyance, and treatment in the Kim Son Canal basin, ensuring adherence to schedules, quality standards, and established objectives.

The Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee directed provincial departments, agencies, and localities to strengthen coordination and proactively execute their assigned tasks to ensure progress and efficiency. He instructed them to maintain ongoing collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment throughout the implementation of the master plan and promptly report and propose solutions for any issues that may arise.