Hoa Binh accelerates construction of Cao Phong farm produce market

7/26/2017 - 7:36:07 AM

(HBO) – Located on National Highway 6, Bam market in Tay Phong commune (Cao Phong district) is where many residents from not only the commune but also neighbouring areas gather to trade agricultural products such as sugarcanes, oranges and grapefruits, etc. However, as an unplanned market, it often causes traffic congestions, posing risks of public disorder and traffic accidents.

Bam market was formed five years ago with some local households selling farm produce at a vacant land lot besides National Highway 6. Thanks to the convenient transport, the goods were quickly consumed at good prices, thus more people brought their farm produce to the site. At present, the market attracts a large number of local farmers, with the number of stalls surpassing 200 at peak time. The market has been a place of choice of traders from Hanoi, NamDinh, Hai Duong provinces to purchase quality produce. Besides, it has also contributed to providing jobs to local labourers.

Traffic congestion often occurs at Bam market in Tay Phong commune (Cao Phong district), posing risks of traffic accidents.

Apart from economic benefits, the market right on the highway blocks traffic, posing congestions and accidents, said Bui Van Tuoi, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Tay Phong commune. He added that it is difficult to ensure transport safety and public order at the area due to the heavy traffic load on the road.

The stalls and even tents, which use second hand materials, have encroached the road and ruined the view, Tuoi noted, saying that environmental sanitation is another problem.

To tackle the problems while keeping the driving force for the local economy, the People’s Committee of Cao Phong district approved a plan on building the Cao Phong produce market on 2.7 hectares of land in Bam hamlet, Tay Phong commune, said Le Xuan Ha, head of the Environment and Natural Resources Section of Cao Phong district.

According to Ha, in April this year, the contractor, the Hai Duong Veterans joint Stock Company, coordinated with local authorised agencies to pay compensation worth more than 7 billion VND to relocate 60 households in the area.

With a total investment of 60 billion VND, the Cao Phong market will house 230 stalls and 30 to 50 lorries weighing 20 tonnes each, said Pham Manh Hung, Director of the Hai Duong Veterans joint Stock Company.

Hung noted the market, once operational, will be a trading centre for agricultural products from the locality and surrounding areas, adding that it also helps reduce risks of traffic congestion and ensure traffic safety on the highway.

The company is speeding up the work progress so that the market can be put into operation in the third quarter of 2018 as scheduled.

Meanwhile, local authorities have taken measures to reduce traffic congestion on Highway 6 during the time the market is under construction.

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