Hanoi Grants 3-Month Extension for Groundbreaking Conditions on Six Major Projects

Six major projects in Hanoi, collectively valued at nearly 2 million trillion Vietnamese dong, have received a three-month extension to finalize their groundbreaking conditions. The decision, made by the Hanoi People's Council, allows these developments to proceed under the special framework of National Assembly Resolution 258.

The projects include the Red River Landscape Avenue, the Hanoi International Sports Urban Area, and a multi-purpose urban area in Thư Lâm, Đông Anh. Other developments include a multi-purpose urban area in Thiên Lộc, Phúc Thịnh, the FPT Digital Technology Park, and a healthcare complex for the elderly associated with Hanoi Medical University.

These projects were initially permitted to commence construction even if certain procedures were incomplete, provided that key requirements like site readiness, construction permits, and contractor agreements were fulfilled within six months. However, the deadline has passed, and these conditions remain outstanding for the six projects.

Duong Duc Tuan, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee, explained that the delays stem from various factors, primarily the unprecedented scale and complexity of these projects. Challenges include determining resettlement land options and resolving overlapping planning issues. For instance, the Red River avenue project alone impacts approximately 287,000 residents across 87,000 households, in addition to numerous organizations and public facilities.

Further complicating matters, Hanoi is simultaneously synchronizing efforts with Politburo Resolution 02, the 2026 Capital Law, and a 100-year urban development plan. Tran The Cuong, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Council, emphasized the importance of these projects, which were approved by the City Party Committee for immediate implementation under Resolution 258.

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The delays in fully completing the groundbreaking conditions according to construction law are due to many reasons, including that these are very large-scale projects, unprecedented in the capital's development history.