PM okays reservoir construction in Long An province
The Prime Minister has approved the more than VND490 billion (US$22.05 million) plan of funding for the Mekong Delta province of Long An to build a reservoir to supply water for daily life and agricultural activities.
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Of the investment, the central budget will cover VND390 billion (US$17.55 million) while local funds will provide more than VND100 billion (US$4.5 million) as compensation for land clearance and resettlement.
The reservoir, which will cover 100 hectares in Thanh Hoa district with a capacity of over 4.5 million cubic meters of water, is expected to be put into operation in early 2018.
Once completed, it will provide fresh water to 16,000 hectares for rice cultivation and seafood breeding and supply water to nearly 65,000 people.
The project is also hoped to regulate water in rainy and dry seasons, ensure water security and conserve mangrove forests.
