500kV circuit-3 power transmission project must be completed by Sept. 2: PM
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested ministries, sectors, agencies, and localities to shorten timelines to complete the 500kV circuit-3 power transmission line project by September 2 to celebrate the 79th anniversary of the National Day.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh addresses the meeting. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested ministries, sectors, agencies, and localities to shorten timelines to complete the 500kV circuit-3 power transmission line project by September 2 to celebrate the 79th anniversary of the National Day.
Chairing a meeting on the implementation of the project on August 13, the fifth held in the past seven months, the PM ordered the mobilisation of human resources and equipment to ensure the progress, safety, and quality of the remaining workload, while conducting a trial run on parts of the system towards the whole project.
The project, running from Quang Trach in the central province of Quang Binh to Pho Noi in the northern province of Hung Yen, has a total length of about 519km and an investment of 22 trillion VND (875.62 million USD), with four component projects crossing nine provinces. Its construction started in January 2024.
To date, site clearance for 100% of pile foundation locations and route corridors has been completed, along with pole casting at 100% of locations, the erection of 1,159 out of 1,177 poles, and the construction and operation of the Nam Dinh 1-Thanh Hoa Power Plant sub-project.
The remaining works are mostly in the central provinces of Nghe An and Ha Tinh, which are expected to be finished by August 18.
Pointing out difficulties facing the project, especially those from weather conditions and tough terrain, the PM requested contractors and workers to overcome all difficulties and maintain continuous work to ensure the project is completed on time.
He assigned detailed tasks to particular ministries, sectors, and localities, and directed all stakeholders to coordinate closely together to complete their missions.
The Government leader also asked localities to remain cognizant of environmental protection and resettlement for affected communities./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for the completion of the 500kV Circuit-3 transmission line on the occasion of the 79th anniversary of August Revolution and National Day (September 2).
Thirty years ago, at 7:07pm on May 27, 1994, the 500kV power transmission line system was officially put into operation. This was said to be a miracle of the 20th century since it set unprecedented records such as the length of nearly 1,500km, complex technology, and design and construction conducted concurrently in just two years.
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