The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transportation has submitted a report to the city’s People’s Committee regarding the temporary construction of a water terminal adjacent to the Ba Son station of Metro Line 1.
Previously, Thuong Nhat Company proposed to voluntarily fund the construction of two additional water terminals adjacent to the Ba Son and Tan Cang stations. The proposed terminals would have a bridge-like structure with floating pontoons, connecting river bus passengers to Metro Line 1, which officially commenced commercial operations on December 22.
The location of the new terminals has been carefully studied by Thuong Nhat Company, as they already operate river bus services from Bach Dang Station in District 1 to Linh Dong in Thu Duc City. The addition of these terminals aims to enhance public transport services and maximize convenience for passengers using Metro Line 1.
Passengers boarding the river bus service
The proposal has received support from relevant units, including the Department of Planning and Architecture, the Urban Railway One-Member Limited Company, and the People’s Committee of District 1. They have assessed that the addition of water terminals to connect passengers to Metro Line 1 is necessary and in line with the approved 1/2000 planning subdivision of the existing central area (930 hectares).
Therefore, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transportation recommends that the People’s Committee approve the proposal for Thuong Nhat Company to temporarily invest in and construct a water terminal adjacent to the Ba Son station, using the company’s capital. The terminal will have a bridge-like structure with floating pontoons and no permanent constructions. The temporary operation will continue until the city requests its removal or relocation.
The Department also recommends that the People’s Committee instruct the Department of Natural Resources and Environment to guide the company through the necessary procedures for renting the water surface and signing a contract for the exploitation of the inland water terminal.
Thuong Nhat Company will be responsible for fulfilling its financial obligations in accordance with the regulations when using the water area for the terminal’s operation. They will also be responsible for dismantling and relocating the terminal facilities upon the city’s request for removal or relocation.
