Hope Canal, measuring 1.8 km in length and ranging from 5 to 8 meters in width, plays a crucial role in the drainage system of Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City. The canal helps alleviate flooding in the surrounding residential areas and ensures efficient drainage for Tan Son Nhat Airport.
However, over the years, the Hope Canal has been polluted by domestic and industrial waste. The canal’s water often emits a foul odor, negatively impacting the lives of nearby residents.
The Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has proposed the immediate implementation of the Hope Canal renovation project from now until 2027. The total investment for the project amounts to nearly VND 2,000 billion, with land clearance costs accounting for VND 1,600 billion. The total clearance area is approximately 21,200 square meters, involving the relocation of 179 houses.
The Hope Canal will undergo improvements from Pham Van Bach Street to the intersection with Tham Luong Canal, covering a length of over 1.1 km. The project primarily involves creating an open rectangular canal. Additionally, 55 drainage pits will be connected along the banks, and nine new culverts and cross-road culverts will be constructed.
Along the banks, the project includes the construction of 6-meter-wide roads, sidewalks, and a drainage system, as well as lighting and railings.
In reality, the Hope Canal renovation project was initially a component of the Tham Luong Canal – Ben Cat – Rach Nuoc Len drainage and pollution treatment project (phase 2), which was approved by the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee to be implemented using budget funds from the beginning of 2013. However, it had to be halted due to a lack of funding.
For over a decade, residents have had to endure the putrid smell emanating from the canal. After heavy rains, the canal’s water level rises, and the sewage flowing out of the drainage pipes emits a foul stench. The overgrown vegetation on both banks contributes to the narrowing of the waterway, leading to the accumulation of vast amounts of garbage.
Mr. Phuong, a 51-year-old resident of Tan Binh District, shared, “Although there is occasionally a team that comes to clear the garbage from the canal, it only takes two days for it to fill up again with waste. I have lived here for many years, and for as long as I can remember, I have had to endure the putrid smell.” The photo shows makeshift shacks built along the canal’s banks.
The locals are eagerly awaiting the implementation of the Hope Canal renovation project by the relevant authorities to reduce environmental pollution, mitigate flooding risks, and improve their living conditions. Additionally, the project will meet the drainage needs of a catchment area of more than 51 hectares, particularly the Tan Son Nhat Airport area.
Apart from the Hope Canal, Ho Chi Minh City also plans to renovate other canals and rivers to address flooding and environmental pollution issues, such as the Tan Hoa – Lo Gom Canal (District 6, District 11, and Tan Phu District) and the Doi – Te Canals (District 4 and District 8)
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