VietNamNet Bridge – The country’s southernmost province of Ca Mau is speeding up construction of more than 4.2km of breakwater to prevent erosion and protect residential areas along its eastern coast, the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said last Saturday.

Erosion is becoming more serious at coastal areas around Rach Goc seaport in Ca Mau Province’s Ngoc Hien District. — VNA/VNS Photo

It is expected to cost over VND110 billion (US$4.7 million), which is coming from the Government’s reserve funds for localities in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta set up under the Prime Minister’s Decision No 795.

A 2km stretch will be built near Rach Goc Port and the rest at Vam Xoay Port in Ngoc Hien District.

Ly Hoang Tien, chairman of the Ngoc Hien District People’s Committee, said the district has signed up capable contractors to speed up construction of the Rach Goc stretch.

The task is urgent to prevent erosion and ensure the safety of lives and properties in residential zones near the port, he said.

The Ba Ria-Vung Tau Urban Sewerage and Development Ltd Company (BUSADCO) is the contractor.

The company has promised to complete the construction on schedule.

A BUSADCO spokesperson said the company is using pre-fabricated barriers to protect riverbanks and sea dykes.

Pre-fabrication helps overcome many challenges posed by weather, climate and hydrology, and makes it easy to operate and maintain breakwater, he said.

Besides, the construction takes only one third the usual time and costs at least 20 per cent less than traditional methods, he said.

The province has petitioned the Government for another VND316 billion ($13.6 million) to build more than 11.3km of embankments along its eastern coast where erosion is becoming severe due to the effects of climate change. 

Source: VNS