People support canal dredging and construction of rural access roads (Vietnamese)

The project includes the dredging and expansion of 3 main drainage axes in the project area: Tra Cu Canal, Thanh Tay – Rach Cau Ong Co Canal, and Long Phuoc Canal, with a total length of approximately 31.064 km.

Expanding these three primary drainage canals will enhance water drainage capacity during the rainy season, including runoff flowing from Cambodia into these canals, thereby helping to improve crop productivity. This will also encourage farmers in the area to confidently shift their crop structures.

In addition, excavated soil from canal dredging will be utilized to build and level canal embankments, forming rural access roads. These roads will facilitate the transportation of agricultural inputs and products, ease travel for local residents, reduce transport costs, and improve overall farming efficiency.

During the implementation of these three main drainage routes, the project management board has coordinated with local authorities to widely and transparently disseminate information about the project, while mobilizing residents to voluntarily donate land for canal embankment improvement and rural road construction.

Thanks to effective communication efforts by the investor and local authorities, most affected households have agreed with the policy and are willing to donate part of their land for the common good.

Local residents believe that once completed, the project will help prevent flooding during the rainy season. Moreover, canal-side roads will make it more convenient to transport farming materials and agricultural products directly to fields. People understand that they are the primary beneficiaries of the project, while it also serves the broader interests of the community and contributes to local development.

Nguyen Van Huong, 72, who owns farmland along Cau Ong Co canal, said that after being informed of the canal dredging and road construction plan, he gladly agreed to donate part of his land. He noted that the State’s investment policy supports economic development for farmers, and therefore he fully endorses it without requesting any compensation.

Tran Van Roi, head of Bung Ro hamlet (Hoa Hoi commune), said that when local authorities and the investor invited affected households for consultation, most agreed to contribute land for the project. However, construction has not yet begun as farmers are still harvesting their rice. Once harvesting is completed, contractors will promptly commence work.

Tran Van Roi, head of Bung Ro hamlet (Hoa Hoi commune), said that when local authorities and the investor invited affected households for consultation, most agreed to contribute land for the project. However, construction has not yet begun as farmers are still harvesting their rice. Once harvesting is completed, contractors will promptly commence work.

Phan Huu Duc, Deputy Head of the Project Management Division under the Provincial Agricultural Construction Project Management Board, said that due to the tight schedule—with completion targeted by the end of 2026—the investor hopes to continue receiving strong support from local authorities and residents to ensure the project is completed on time./.