Can Tho Seeks Public Views on Plan to Move Administrative Center

Can Tho is asking residents to comment on a draft master plan that includes a proposal to move the city’s administrative center to Ngã Bảy, in the area of the former Hậu Giang province.

Mai Văn Tân, director of Can Tho’s Department of Construction, said the consultation began on Sept. 7 and covers the city’s general planning through 2050, with a vision to 2075. Authorities are collecting views across all 103 communes and wards and have also published the documents on the city’s electronic information portal and the department’s website.

Planning drawings are displayed at commune and ward People’s Committee offices. Residents can access the planning report, draft plan and comment form through QR codes. The consultation will remain open until Sept. 16, 2026, and local authorities must compile and submit the results by Sept. 19.

The Department of Construction said the master plan will guide the city’s spatial development, management and future investment. It encouraged residents to study the documents and contribute their views because the plan will affect people who live, study and work in Can Tho.

The proposed move to Ngã Bảy remains only one option under study. Consultants examined several possible arrangements for urban space, functional areas and the city’s network of centers. After receiving comments from residents, organizations and experts, the department will review and explain the feedback, complete the planning dossier, and submit it for appraisal and approval. The proposal will have legal force only after the competent authorities approve it.