Re River - Hai Phong

U P G R A D I N G T H E E N V I R O N M E N T
 Introduction

Table of
Content Legal Appraisal

Social Feasibility
Introduction
Overview:
The Re River is part of the downstream area of the An Kim
Hai irrigation canal system

Sizes and sections:

• Stretches approximately 9.5 kilometers from Rế 2 Bridge
to Cai Tat culvert.
• Width varies from 40 to 110 meters
• Some sections are reinforced with stone embankments,
covering about 10 kilometers.
Introduction
Roles:
• Raw water source for the An Duong Water Treatment Plant, providing water for
small plants in An Duong district
• Irrigation for over 10,000 hectares of agricultural land
• Downstream outlet for a large drainage basin of over 14,000 hectares.

Problem: Re River - Hai

Erosion and degradation have affected some parts of these embankments Phong

The section regarding the Re River encompasses 2 subsections:

Subsection 1 - Upgrading the Infrastructure of the Re River
Subsection 2 - Environmental Sanitation Improvement of Re River
 Conformity with the socio-economic development, sector development &
construction planning

Conformity with the State's legal documents, regulations and preferential

Legal regimes.

appraisal Assessment of land use, site clearance capabilities, and resources

Assessment of competent agencies on environmental impacts

CONFORMITY WITH
THE SOCIO-
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT,
SECTOR
DEVELOPMENT &
CONSTRUCTION
PLANNING

1. Conformity with the socio-economics
development
International
During implementation, the
project received
contributions from several
international organizations,
especially the World Bank
(41 comments)
a. Base legal documents
National
Resolution No. 45-NQ/TW
dated January 24, 2019, of
the Politburo on "Building
and developing Hai Phong
City to 2030, vision to
2045"
General objectives: Build
and develop Hai Phong to
become the leading city in
the country in the cause of
industrialization and
modernization; convenient
domestic and international
connections by road, rail,
sea, and air; key logistics
services
 a. Base legal documents
1. Conformity with the socio-
economics development

Local: Resolution of the 16th City

Party Congress (term 2020 - 2025)

=> General objective: By 2025, Hai Phong

city will complete its industrialization and
modernization; and become a modern
industrial city.
 b. Actual
Over 1,000,000 people benefiting from improving the quality of the Re
River water source

The area directly improved in flood situation is about 1,630 hectares out of a

Social total of 4,700 hectares

Accessibility for households and roadside businesses will be affected

Fully improve drainage capacity, reduce flooding, and improve the city's
ability to respond to climate change
 b. Actual
Economics

The economic effect is

long-term due to its
Save 20% on Increase land value impact on land value
medical costs around the Re and tourism potential
thanks to the project River area by 20%
 a. Base legal documents:
2. Conformity with the sector
development

Decision 438/QD-TTg Decision No. 323/QD-TTg dated March 30, 2023

=> General objective: Proactively respond => General objective: Implement
to climate change, rationally use resources landmarking of corridors
in urban renovation, upgrading, and to protect water resources
development, contributing to gradually of some rivers, Tien Lang
controlling and reducing the level of air, agricultural water system &
water, and pollution pollution. develop plans to protect and
improve the quality of
exploited water sources

Hai Phong belongs to the
group of 13 major port cities
in the world with the highest
rate of increased property
damage by 2070 due to
Climate Change.
The freshwater source on the
Re River in An Duong district
plays an important role in the
water security of the entire
City but is starting to be
polluted.
b. Actual
An Duong’s speed of rural
urbanization development is
much faster than the
development of technical
infrastructure and urban
transportation
3. Construction planning

Base legal document: Construction Law

2014, Clause 1, Article 14

-> The project complies with construction

planning

-> The project complies with both

international practices, national & local
development strategies & plans, and
responds to sector development planning.
CONFORMITY WITH
THE STATE'S LEGAL
DOCUMENTS,
REGULATIONS AND
PREFERENTIAL
REGIMES
Laws
• Construction Law No. 50/2014/QH13 passed by the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of
Vietnam on June 18, 2014;
• The Law on Public Investment No. 39/2019/QH14 passed by the National Assembly of the Socialist
Republic of Vietnam on June 13, 2019;
• The Law on Bidding No. 22/2023/QH15 passed by the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of
Vietnam on June 23, 2023;
• The Law on Environmental Protection No. 72/2020/QH14 passed by the National Assembly of the
Socialist Republic of Vietnam on November 17, 2020;
• The Law on Architecture No. 40/2019/QH14 passed by the National Assembly of the Socialist
Republic of Vietnam on June 16, 2019;
• Law on Hydrometeorology No. 90/2015/QH13 passed by the National Assembly of the Socialist
Republic of Vietnam on November 23, 2015;
• Land Law No. 45/2013/QH13 passed by the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
on June 23, 2014 July 1, 2014;
• Law No. 35/2018/QH14 passed by the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on
November 20, 2018 Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of 37 laws related to
planning.
Resolutions
• Resolution No. 973/2020/UBTVQH14, dated July 8, 2020 of the National Assembly Standing
Committee on regulations on principles, criteria and norms for allocating public investment capital
from state budget capital in the period 2021-2025 ;
• Resolution No. 45-NQ/TW, dated January 24, 2019 of the Politburo on building and developing Hai
Phong city to 2030 with a vision to 2045;

Directive
• Directive No. 18/CT-TTg dated June 29, 2019 of the Prime Minister on strengthening management
and improving the efficiency of ODA loan use;
Decrees
• Decree No. 15/2021/ND-CP dated March 3, 2021 of the Government on construction investment
project management;
• Decree No. 10/2021/ND-CP dated February 9, 2021 of the Government on Management of
construction investment costs;
• Decree No. 114/2021/ND-CP dated December 16, 2021 of the Government on the management and
use of official development assistance (ODA) capital and concessional loans from foreign donors;
Amended and supplemented in Decree No. 20/2023/ND-CP dated May 4, 2023;
• Decree No. 46/2014/ND-CP dated May 15, 2014 of the Government on land rent and water surface
rent collection;
• Decree No. 123/2017/ND-CP dated November 14, 2017 of the Government amending and
supplementing a number of articles of decrees regulating the collection of land use fees, land rent, and
water surface rent;
• Decree No. 99/2021/ND-CP dated November 11, 2021 of the Government regulating the management,
payment and settlement of projects using public investment capital;
• Decree No. 08/2022/ND-CP dated January 10, 2022 of the Government detailing a number of articles
of the Law on Environmental Protection;
 Decisions
• Decision 445/QD-TTg dated April 7, 2009 of the Prime Minister on Approving the adjustment of the master plan for
development of Vietnam's urban system to 2025 and vision to 2050;
• Decision No. 403/QD-TTg dated March 20, 2014 of the Prime Minister approving the National Action Plan on green
growth;
• Decision No. 565/QD-UBND dated March 5, 2020 of the City People's Committee promulgating the Action Plan to
respond to climate change in Hai Phong city for the period 2021-2030, vision to 2050;
• Decision No. 882/QD-TTg dated July 22, 2022 of the Prime Minister approving the National Action Plan on green
growth for the period 2021-2030;
• Decision No. 438/QD-TTg dated March 25, 2021 approving the project to develop Vietnamese urban areas to respond
to climate change in the period 2021-2030;
• Decision No. 323/QD-TTg dated March 30, 2023 of the Prime Minister approving the adjustment of the general
construction planning of Hai Phong city to 2040 and vision to 2045;
• Decision No. 1516/QD-TTg dated December 2, 2023 of the Prime Minister approving Hai Phong city planning for
the period 2021-2030 and vision to 2050;
• Decision No. 51/QD-TTg dated January 15, 2024 of the Prime Minister approving the adjustment of the general
planning for construction of Dinh Vu - Cat Hai economic zone until 2045;
• Decision No. 36/QD-TTg dated January 27, 2023 of the Prime Minister on proposing the project to develop Hai
Phong city to adapt to climate change, borrowing WB capital.
Conclusion
• The project is in line with the policy of prioritizing the use of official development
assistance (ODA) capital according to the provisions of Article 5, Decree
114/2021/ND-CP dated December 16, 2021 of the Government of Vietnam on
management and use ODA capital and preferential loans from foreign donor
→ Using 100% ODA capital from World Bank.

• The Upgrading of the Re River Environment Project complies with State's legal
documents, regulations, and preferential regimes.
→ It is necessary to develop mechanisms and policies to deploy project
investment, ensuring transparency, and mechanisms to monitor, manage and effectively
use ODA capital.
 ASSESSMENT OF
LAND USE, SITE
CLEARANCE
CAPABILITIES, AND
RESOURCES
 1. Land use
Base legal document: Decision No.
323/QD-TTg dated March 30, 2023,
issued by the Prime Minister

• Adjusting the general planning of Hai

Phong City until 2040, with a vision
towards 2050.
• Establish protective corridors for the Re
River & plans for improving the quality of
water sources
1. Land use
CATEGORIES AREA (HECTARE)

Agricultural land 22.86

Aquaculture land 4.02

Residental land 0.6

Total 27.48

The project is expected to affect around

1541 households, with 1325 households
requiring resettlement
 2. Site clearance
capability
• Base legal document: Clause 1, Article 87 of the
2013 Land Law

• Need for site clearance: 27.48 ha

The expected number of households eligible for

resettlement:
• Hong Bang District: 1,325 households (500
main households and 825 secondary households)
• An Duong district: Households did not have to
make resettlement arrangements.
 2. Site clearance
capability
Proposed resettlement area in Thuy Nguyen district:
• Resettlement area in Ngu Lao commune:
⚬ Scale: 19.7 hectares
⚬ Serving the resettlement needs of 887 households
⚬ Investment preparation period: 2023-2025
⚬ Project implementation period: 2026-2027.
• Resettlement area in Lap Le commune:
⚬ Scale: 8.57 hectares
⚬ Serving the resettlement needs of 450 households
⚬ Investment period: after 2025
 2. Site clearance
capability

=> The investment project to build

resettlement areas in Ngu Lao and Lap Le
commune is appropriate and does not affect
the progress of the project (expected
implementation time from 2026-2030)
3. Resources
The resources that will be used include:
Leveling land, construction stone, fine
aggregate stone, construction sand...
these are locally available resources.
 ASSESSMENT OF
COMPETENT
AGENCIES ON
ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACTS
 Construction phase
1. Impacts

Biodiversity Solid waste Surface water quality

Reclaim 118.52 ha of land Excess soil or dredged materials from construction The volume of suspended solids and oil
(including 1.2 ha of protective leakage from construction equipment
forest land), affecting about 1,541 Hazardous solid waste from the concentration of
households machinery and construction vehicles. Heavy rainfall can carry pollutants into
river areas, potentially polluting the water
source.
 Construction phase
2. Solutions
• Water spraying
• Use registered vehicles and
machinery Store separately in
• Regular cleaning of soil, sand containers and storage
Wastewater & fallen materials Solid waste facilities Ecosystem

Construct collection Dispose at agreed-upon

Dust & exhaust Hazardous Supervise construction &
channel system with locations with the implementing riverbed dredging
settling pits and grease gas permission of the local waste activities
traps authorities.
 Operation phase
1. Impacts

Wastewater Sludge

In an incident, 10,000 m3 of wastewater could Sludge from the treatment process

be discharged directly into river -> Air pollution & affect the wastewater
-> Affecting the water quality and aquatic collection channels
habitats
 Operation phase
2. Solutions
Prepare measures to respond to discharge
incidents
Evaluate the quantity and quality of sludge
generated from the wastewater treatment
Flood mitigation process Embankments

Hydrological considerations are Wastewater treatment Hydrological and geological conditions are
assessed to ensure proper drainage considered to devise suitable solutions
for areas plant
 Generation of employment opportunities
Social
Feasibility Development of backward regions

Encouragement to SSI (Small Scale Industries)

Contribution towards public health, education, and other developmental

activities
1. Generation of employment opportunities
Construction
• Construction Workers: Engage in culverts, pumping stations,
pipelines, canals, and other structures

• Technical Officers: Oversee construction activities, ensuring project

quality and adherence to timelines

• Drivers: Operate trucks, dump trucks, and other vehicles to transport

construction materials

=> construction, masonry, electrical, welding, and other related skills

Operation and Maintenance

• Operations Technicians: Operate pumping stations, culverts, and
wastewater treatment systems
• Maintenance Workers: Conduct maintenance and repairs on project
structures and equipment
=> mechanical and electrical skills
1. Generation of employment opportunities

Management
• Project Management Officers: Plan, organize, coordinate, and monitor project
progress
=> project management skills
• Finance Officers: Manage project finances and expenditures
=> accounting and financial skills
• Administrative Officers: Manage project records, documents, and administrative
procedures
=> administrative skills

Environmental
• Environmental Monitoring Officers: Monitor and assess water quality, ensuring
environmental safety
=> environmental knowledge, sampling, and analysis skills
• Environmental Sanitation Workers: Maintain cleanliness and collect waste in
construction areas
=> environmental sanitation skills
 Conclusion

The project promises to create many job opportunities for local residents and
contribute to promoting socio-economic development of the region. Local
residents should proactively equip themselves with the requisite knowledge
and skills to participate in the project and contribute to the region's
development.
2. Development of backward regions
The project addresses environmental concerns:
• collecting wastewater along the Re River
• transporting it to the wastewater treatment plant
• contributing to water security for over half of Hai Phong's population and facilitating aquaculture and
livestock production
=> Over 1 million people will benefit from the improved water quality of the Re River, representing over half of
Hai Phong's population and ensuring water security.
2. Development of backward regions

The project will directly benefit the residents living along the two banks of the Re River
• Facilitating transportation
• Increasing land values for both residential and commercial purposes
=> Bringing direct benefits to both residents and the city government.
 2. Development of backward regions
Healthcare Cost Savings
Save 10% on their annual medical bills upon project implementation

Source: Ministry of Health

 2. Development of backward regions

Land Value Appreciation

Residential and
commercial land are
assumed to experience a
20% increase in value
due to the project

Land price table for Hai Phong City for the period 2021-2025 has been published by the City People's Committee
(Decision No. 54/2019/QĐ-UBND)
3. Encouragement to SSI (Small Scale Industries)

Support to local business

Improve Development of riverside Fishing and aquaculture

Increase tourism
transportation areas
 3. Encouragement to SSI (Small Scale Industries)

Entrepreneurship Development

Increased Opportunities Improved Resources

• New market • Business Support

• Tourism boom • Infrastructure Upgrade
3. Encouragement to SSI (Small Scale Industries)

Increased Spending
Local businesses --> increase in sales --> more revenue for these
businesses --> spend more on goods and services in the local economy

Creation of New Jobs

Businesses hire more staffs or new businesses might open up --> more
people have income to spend in the local economy

Investment and Development

Attract new investments to Hai Phong City --> businesses from outside
the area setting up or expanding their operations in the city

Multiplier Effect
4. Contribution towards public health, education, and other developmental
activities

Health issues

• Raw water source

Role • Irrigation water
• Downstream outlet

Investment • Upgrading the infrastructure

needs • Enhancing the
environmental landscape
Section 2.1: Upgrading the
Infrastructure of the Re River
4. Contribution towards public health, education, and other developmental
activities

Health issues

• collecting the amount of

Role wastewater

Investment • Improving the water quality

needs • Enhances the environmental
sanitation conditions
Section 2.2: Environmental
Sanitation Improvement of the Re
River
Environmental
conservation skills
• River ecology
• Water quality management
• Habitat restoration techniques
• Sustainable land use practice

Construction and
Engineering
• Bank stabilization
• Dam removal The upper course of the Re River near
• Habitat enhancement Highway 10
Water Management and
Agriculture
• Water conservation
• Irrigation techniques
• Sustainable farming practices

Community Development

• Environmental conservation
• Cultural preservation
• Social welfare programs The upper course of the Re River near
Highway 10
Thank You