For tens of years in waiting, Tam Lap Bridge is now under construction to connect Tam Lap Village in Phu Giao District with Tan Dinh Village in Tan Uyen District. And, local people will no longer face risks of the ferry which has been the only mean of transportation connecting the two river banks. In about 20 years, local people choose ferry to cross the river. In September, we made a trip to Tan Dinh-Tam Lap ferry station which helps hundreds of people cross the river everyday.

 

 

Breaking ground ceremony to start construction of Tam Lap Bridge organized by Dai Viet Construction Co. Ltd.

 

Mr. Vo Van Bieu is the first one to build ferry which initially was connected by two small boats that can transport up to 10 motorbikes and 20 passengers at a time. By 2004, increasing passengers have prompted him to invest over VND 200 million to bigger ferry to serve over 70 motorbikes, cars and hundreds of passengers a day.

 

Through years, the amount is not calculated but still the ferry is used irrespective of the weather.

By the end of April 2010 when the country was celebrating 35 years of national independence and Labor Day, Phu Giao District People’s Committee inaugurated to build Tam Lap Bridge costing over VND 39 billion. The 166 meters long and 2-lane bridge brought joy to local people because they can transport farm produce at lower costs.

 

“Tam Lap Bridge is invested by State’s budget to connect two remote villages of Tam Lap and Tan Dinh through Be River. The investment is meaningful for local development. The construction is expressively the care of province’s leaders for local people in terms of enhancing living standards and reducing gap of urban and rural areas,” said Phu Giao People’s Committee Chairman Vo Van Ba.

 

By August 2010, Dai Viet Construction Co. Ltd. has completed 30% of the construction and kept up with preliminary process. However, the construction on Tan Uyen District’s side is being stuck for the site is not clear to launch construction.

 

Tam Lap Bridge will open up new stage of sustainable socio-economic development as it connects the two banks of the river.

 

Reported by Van Son  -Translated by Vi Bao