Vietnam proposes relocating historical sites for airport road project

Vietnam's National Assembly is reviewing a proposal to relocate three historical sites in Bac Ninh province to facilitate crucial infrastructure projects. The sites, identified as provincial-level relics, include the Tan Tran Temple, the Dong Coi Communal House, and the Tam Son Communal House.

The relocation is driven by the need to execute two significant development plans. The first is a road project designed to connect Gia Binh airport with the capital city of Hanoi, passing through Bac Ninh. The second project involves the construction of barracks for the People's Police Air Force.

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The relocation of these three sites has been classified as provincial-level relics by the Chairman of the People's Committee of Bac Ninh Province, including Tan Tran Temple in Lam Thao Commune, Dong Coi Communal House in Thuan Thanh Ward, and Tam Son Communal House in Luong Tai Commune.

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Lam Thi Phuong Thanh, presented the draft resolution to the National Assembly, emphasizing that the move is in accordance with regulations for relocating cultural heritage sites. The provincial government of Bac Ninh bears full responsibility for overseeing the relocation process, ensuring adherence to the resolution's scope and provisions.

The proposal has received preliminary approval from the National Assembly's Committee on Culture and Social Affairs. Chairman Nguyen Dac Vinh stated that the resolution provides a legal framework and special policies for this unique case, aiming to ensure the sustainable protection and promotion of cultural heritage values. The relocation is also seen as vital for the timely completion of the Gia Binh airport and its connecting road, which are critical for hosting the APEC Summit in 2027.

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The issuance and implementation of the policy do not change the member state's obligations regarding the identification, protection, preservation, promotion, and transmission of cultural heritage to future generations.