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Belgium funds upgrade of Cau Ngoi canal in Ninh Thuan

The authorities in the south-central province of Ninh Thuan has completed a project on expanding and reinforcing the local Cau Ngoi canal with funding from the Belgian government.
Belgium funds upgrade of Cau Ngoi canal in Ninh Thuan ảnh 1A section of the newly upgraded Cau Ngoi canal (Photo: VNA)

Ninh Thuan (VNA) – The authorities in the south-centralprovince of Ninh Thuan has completed a project on expanding and reinforcing thelocal Cau Ngoi canal with funding from the Belgian government.

With a length of nearly 7.2 km, the canal runs from ThanhHai commune in Phan Rang – Thap Cham city to Dam Nai in Khanh Hai town in NinhHai district, supplying water for thousands of local families and ensuringirrigation for over 2,682 ha of land. Before the recent upgrade, many sectionsof Cau Ngoi were damaged, causing water loss in the dry season and flood in therainy season.

Beginning in July 2018, the Cau Ngoi project was part of a Belgian-fundedprogramme on water management and urban development amid climate change in NinhThuan. It cost a total of 180 billion VND (7.74 million USD), of which 145billion VND was sourced from the Belgian Government’s non-refundable aid.

The project has reinforced 6.7km of the canal, built roadsalong its two banks, and constructed 46 water drains and four new bridges tofacilitate locals’ transport of farm produce.

Paul Jansen, Belgian Ambassador to Vietnam, said theconstruction brings direct benefits for residents via reducing risks of flooding,sanitation and health problems as well as mitigating climate change impacts.

He hoped the local authorities and people will manage andprotect the canal for its effective and sustainable operation.

In the past decade, Belgium has provided the province with32 million EUR in non-refundable aid to carry out five projects under theprogramme.-VNA
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