Agreement financing wastewater treatment in Di An, Thuan An, Tan Uyen to be signed

On Jul 22, Mr. Tran Thanh Liem, Chairman of PPC, and Mr. Simon Van Der Burg, Consul General of the Netherlands in HCMC, signed an agreement to finance the implementation phase – operation and maintenance phase of sewerage and wastewater treatment project in Di An, Thuan An, Tan Uyen under Dutch Government ORIO infrastructure development supporting program.

Mr. Tran Thanh Liem (right), Chairman of PPC, and Consul General of the Netherlands in Ho Chi Minh City completed the signing

The project has a total value of €12 million, is to collect, treat local wastewater on an area of 1.193ha in Di An, Thuan An, Tan Uyen. Domestic wastewater of 229 small production facilities and 19,200 households are connected directly to the common collection system. Treatment capacity of the first phase is 15,000m3/day/total capacity of the plant (45.000m3/day) to protect the environment and public health, build up a friendly, sustainable Binh Duong City.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Mr. Tran Thanh Liem emphasized: Industrial development tied to environmental protection is the key issue concerning provincial leaders. Due to limited budget, the province must prioritize urgent tasks, such as: education, health, transportation, and take advantage of international loans to invest in environmental issues. Binh Duong province leadership appreciated the attention and support of the Consul General and other members to tighten the relationship, improve the efficiency of cooperation and friendship between Vietnam – the Netherlands. Binh Duong province pledged to put the project into operation and operate efficiently.

Reported by Duy Chi – Translated by Ngoc Huynh