The Institute of Construction Science and Technology will reinforce and restore the pagoda's foundation, wooded frame, and roof, and will improve its water and lighting systems. 

The project will cost nearly VND7 billion (US$336,500), which will be sourced from the World Monument Fund (US$46,000) and the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre VND6.3 billion (US$302,900). 

The work is expected to be finished in July 2012. 

The pagoda was built during the reign of the Nguyen dynasty's King Minh Mang (1821-44) to worship meritorious courtiers.

VNA