(AG Provincial E-Portal) - On the morning of February 27, at Phu Quoc special zone, Ho Van Mung, member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, and Chairman of the People's Committee of An Giang province, attended the groundbreaking ceremony of 3 key infrastructure projects serving the APEC Summit 2027, including: Cua Can Lake Water Treatment Plant; Bai Bon Waste Treatment Area; and Bai Bon Solid Waste-to-Energy Plant.
At the groundbreaking ceremony, Le Trung Ho, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of An Giang province, stated that the APEC 2027 conference is a particularly important political and diplomatic event for the country. The selection of Phu Quoc, An Giang province, as the host location demonstrates great trust and places a heavy responsibility on An Giang province and Phu Quoc special zone to prepare conditions for the conference.
The projects launched today are of great importance, not only ensuring essential infrastructure for the APEC 2027 conference but also laying a long-term foundation for sustainable development of Phu Quoc special zone and An Giang province.
According to approved decisions, the Bai Bon Waste Treatment Area (Ham Ninh) covers 15 hectares, with a capacity of 250 tons/day, and a total investment of approximately 382 billion VND. The Bai Bon Solid Waste-to-Energy Plant (Ham Ninh) spans around 10 hectares, with a capacity of 200-300 tons/day, generating 4MW of electricity, and a total investment of approximately 300 billion VND.
The Cua Can Lake Water Treatment Plant has a capacity of 49,500m³/day, with a total investment of approximately 556 billion VND. All projects must be completed before June 30, 2027, a mandatory deadline tied to the province's political task.
Comrade Le Trung Ho emphasized that today's groundbreaking ceremony is just the beginning. There is still a huge workload ahead with very tight deadlines, and some procedures still need to be completed alongside construction. This requires a strong, coordinated effort and strict adherence to schedules from the entire system.
The Vice Chairman of An Giang province's People's Committee requests the Phu Quoc Economic Zone Management Board to coordinate closely according to daily/weekly/monthly schedules, ensure legal compliance, monitor site progress, address issues promptly, and be accountable to the provincial People's Committee for project timelines and quality, aiming to complete ahead of the June 30, 2027 deadline for testing and issue resolution.
Provincial departments, agencies, sectors should continue to fulfill their responsibilities, coordinate closely, and expedite administrative procedures within their authority. They should also promptly advise the provincial People's Committee on issues beyond their authority, avoiding any delays due to subjective reasons.
The Phu Quoc special zone should focus on compensation and site clearance, enhance communication, and mobilize people's support to ensure timely handover of the site as committed.
"This investment in environmental infrastructure, water supply, and energy not only serves the APEC 2027 conference but also addresses long-term environmental, energy, and water security issues for Phu Quoc. It helps build an image of Phu Quoc - An Giang as a green, modern, sustainable, and friendly destination for international friends," Comrade Le Trung Ho said.
Mr. Tran Chien Cong, General Director of BIWASE, said the 3 projects, with over 1,238 billion VND in investment, will provide integrated water supply and waste treatment systems, protecting the environment. These are not just technical infrastructure projects, but a foundation for Phu Quoc's sustainable development./.
News by Tay Ho – Duy Anh
