Suspension of Inspections for Six Major Projects in Ho Chi Minh City

The Government Inspectorate (TTCP) has recently issued a decision to suspend the inspection of six infrastructure projects in Ho Chi Minh City, previously outlined in Inspection Plan No. 1505/KH-TTCP dated July 22.

The six projects include the Thu Thiem 2 Bridge, the Phu My Bridge BOT project, the Phu My Bridge Approach Road BT project, the BT project for four major roads in the new Thu Thiem urban area, the Hanoi Highway expansion project, and the National Highway 1 segment from the Old Station 2 intersection to the Tan Van junction. Additionally, the project for technical infrastructure development in the northern residential area (functional zones 3 and 4) and the completion of the North-South axis road (from the foot of Thu Thiem 1 Bridge to Mai Chi Tho Road) in the Thu Thiem urban area are also included.

According to the TTCP, the suspension of inspections is due to previous audit conclusions for these projects. These projects are part of the 20 projects under the TTCP’s inspection scope in Ho Chi Minh City as per Plan 1505. With the suspension of inspections for these six projects, 14 projects remain under direct inspection by the TTCP.

Previously, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Van Tho signed Report No. 62, recommending that the TTCP exclude certain projects from the inspection list as per Plan 1505.

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee reported that 15 projects and works do not fall within the inspection scope as outlined in Section II, Paragraph 1 of Plan 1505/KH-TTCP. These include projects and works that have already been subject to audit conclusions, inspections, investigations, or court rulings (10 projects and works), as well as those in the preparatory investment phase or yet to commence construction (1 project). Additionally, projects and works facing challenges due to changes in legal policies and mechanisms (4 projects and works) are also excluded, totaling 11 projects and works outside the inspection scope.

One project in the preparatory investment phase or yet to commence construction is the Investco Green City residential area, located in the research area for project development within the boundaries of Functional Zone 7 of the new South Saigon urban area (Binh Hung commune).

Four projects and works that have received approvals to address challenges and are currently being implemented include the 991B Road from National Highway 51 to the downstream of Cai Mep – Thi Vai Port, the HH1 mixed-use building project, the high-rise residential project in Phu My Ward (former District 7), and the high-rise apartment complex combined with commercial and office services in Tan Phu Ward, District 7 (Everich 3).

In its report, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee emphasized its commitment to addressing challenges and obstacles for projects and land areas within the city, aiming to unlock resources for economic growth and prevent waste. Moving forward, the committee will continue to lead and direct departments, agencies, and working groups to collaborate with investors in implementing the 15 aforementioned projects and works. Therefore, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee recommends that the TTCP exclude these 15 projects and works from the inspection list.

Previously, the TTCP issued Plan No. 1505 for a specialized inspection of projects and works facing challenges, delays, prolonged stagnation, low efficiency, and potential risks of loss and waste.

Nationwide, nearly 900 projects and works are slated for inspection. The TTCP will directly inspect 145 projects of central ministries, agencies, corporations, and general corporations with a total investment of over 100 billion VND, as well as several large-scale projects in provinces and cities with a total investment of over 1.5 trillion VND. Specifically, Ho Chi Minh City has 20 projects under direct inspection by the TTCP.