The project spans a 4.3 km section of the canal through the former Chan Hung and Phu Dinh wards (formerly District 8). Key components include constructing a 4.3 km embankment, dredging a portion of the canal's northern bed, and upgrading Hoai Thanh and Nguyen Duy streets along the canal bank to a width of 20 m.
The project also includes the construction of an extension to Nguyen Duy street (from alley 157 Hung Phu to Chu Y bridge, 16 m wide), Hiep An 2 bridge, along with drainage systems, lighting, landscaping, and an inland waterway terminal for passengers.
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Ramshackle houses along Kenh Doi's north bank, 7/2025. Photo: Thanh Tung |
Ramshackle houses along Kenh Doi's north bank, 7/2025. Photo: Thanh Tung
Approximately 1,605 households and organizations are affected by the project, with a total land acquisition area of 5.85 ha. Nearly 1,300 have agreed to the compensation plan, and nearly 400 have already handed over their land. Local authorities are expediting procedures for the remaining cases to complete the land handover to the construction unit.
According to the Ho Chi Minh City Urban Infrastructure Investment Project Management Board, this project is part of a plan to relocate dilapidated houses along canals, improve living conditions, create a picturesque waterfront scene, enhance transportation connectivity, and develop tourism. The project is expected to be completed in 2028.
Bui Xuan Cuong, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, stated that Kenh Doi is a vital waterway with historical and cultural significance, but has suffered from pollution and infrastructure deterioration for many years. "This renovation marks a significant step in the city's urban renewal plan until 2030," he said, urging all involved parties to ensure timely completion, quality, environmental protection, and minimal disruption to residents' lives.
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Location of the Kenh Doi north bank slated for renovation. Graphics: Hoang Thanh |
Location of the Kenh Doi north bank slated for renovation. Graphics: Hoang Thanh
Ho Chi Minh City still has nearly 40,000 houses on and along canals, with the former District 8 having the highest concentration. In addition to the Kenh Doi north bank project, the city has approved a plan to renovate urban areas with houses on and along canals in this district.
The plan aims to relocate all houses along and on canals, estimated at nearly 15,000 households. It also includes investing in resettlement areas, social housing, and renovating old apartment buildings to accommodate residents. Along with the clearance process, approximately 36.5 km of canals will be dredged and embankments built, combined with green space development and public spaces. The city is also reviewing planning indicators and optimizing land use after relocation to maximize the effectiveness of urban renewal.
Giang Anh
