A working delegation of the Hoa Binh provincial People’s Committee led by its Permanent Vice Chairman Nguyen Van Toan on June 11 inspected the progress of a project to build the Mo Muong Cultural Heritage Conservation Space linked to tourism services in Hop Phong commune, Cao Phong district.
Permanent Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Toan and other officials inspect the progress of a project to build the Mo Muong Cultural Heritage Conservation Space linked to tourism services in Hop Phong commune, Cao Phong district.
The project was approved by the provincial People’s Council under Resolution No. 455/NQ-HDND, dated May 11, 2021. It covers 36.02 hectares and has a total investment of 50 billion VND (1.9 million USD) funded by the provincial budget for the 2021–2025 period. The main components include But Temple, the entrance gate, the square, and the peak area of Coi Mountain.
Work started on the project on January 8, 2025, but construction has not begun due to incomplete site clearance. The Cao Phong district People’s Committee has directed relevant units to develop compensation and support plans in accordance with regulations for the 26 affected households. Over 13 billion VND of the capital, equivalent to 28.18%, has been disbursed.
Regarding resettlement, the district People’s Committee has approved the investment policy on building a 4,500 sq. The resettlement area in Hop Phong commune is to accommodate the affected households. The district board for project management and land fund development, assigned to implement the construction, is facing difficulties related to procedures for making and appraising the detailed 1/500 scale plan. During the inspection, many recommendations were proposed to address difficulties and accelerate project implementation.
Toan emphasised that the project is not only important for preserving the traditional Mo Muong culture but also serves as a driving force for socio-economic development through tourism. It is expected to help honour the identity of the Muong ethnic culture and introduce the image of Hoa Binh to friends both domestically and internationally.
However, the progress now remains slow, and many problems still need to be solved, he pointed out, urging relevant departments, localities, and construction units to raise their sense of responsibility and focus intensely on removing obstacles, especially site clearance-related ones. Communications should be strengthened to win public support for the project, while supervision and flexible management must be ensured to implement the project on schedule.
The official directed the Cao Phong administration to establish a working group to closely coordinate with the communal authorities to address outstanding problems, and urged consulting and construction units to prepare sufficient human and material resources to implement the project immediately after site clearance is completed. At the same time, the building of the resettlement area must be accelerated to ensure the rights of relocated residents, stabilise their lives, and effectively serve the project implementation.
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