On November 10th, according to reports, the People’s Committees of Hoi Phu and Dien Hong Wards (Gia Lai Province) proposed to the Gia Lai Provincial People’s Committee the forced eviction of 35 households subject to relocation under the Nguyen Van Linh Road and Residential Area Project in these wards.
The Nguyen Van Linh Road and Residential Area Project has a total investment of nearly VND 2 trillion (with VND 260 billion from the central budget). It is managed by the Gia Lai Province Project Management Board for Investment and Construction and the Gia Lai Province Land Fund Development Center.
Gia Lai Province is restarting the residential project after years of delays due to land clearance issues.
The leadership of Hoi Phu Ward reported that 676 households are affected by land acquisition across both projects in Hoi Phu and Dien Hong Wards. Currently, 39 households have not agreed to the compensation plan or handed over land for the Nguyen Van Linh Road construction. As a result, the People’s Committees of Hoi Phu and Dien Hong Wards proposed forced eviction for 35 cases (scheduled for November 24, 2025), while 4 cases will continue to be addressed through advocacy efforts.
“The Nguyen Van Linh Road Project is a key initiative for Gia Lai Province. This strategic infrastructure project, approved by the Provincial People’s Committee, is crucial for connecting Pleiku’s city center with new development corridors. Delays will impact urban planning, investment attraction, urban renewal, and the community’s overall interests,” stated a Hoi Phu Ward official.
The ward leadership emphasized that land acquisition and compensation procedures have followed regulations. However, some households persist in refusing to hand over land despite being eligible for or having received compensation. Forced eviction is necessary for non-compliant cases after exhaustive persuasion efforts.
Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Tu Cong Hoang noted that the project has faced prolonged challenges, including compensation disputes and land clearance delays due to resident disagreements. Handling grievances has been inconsistent, and communication efforts have lacked depth. Some compensation and resettlement policies remain inadequate.
The Vice Chairman directed relevant agencies and localities to review all project files and procedures. The People’s Committees of Hoi Phu and Dien Hong Wards must address resident complaints, develop eviction plans for provincial approval, and continue disbursing compensation to eligible households.
Ms. Tam’s house, built years ago, cannot be renovated or transferred due to project restrictions.
Speaking to Tien Phong reporters, Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Tam (68, Dien Hong Ward) shared that she received nearly VND 3 billion in compensation for her 13m x 50m plot. “My family has owned this land since 1989. Since the project began, we’ve faced difficulties as we couldn’t renovate or sell the property. Everyone here hopes the project concludes soon so we can settle and rebuild our lives. I purchased a 5m x 25m plot in the resettlement area for VND 1.8 billion,” Ms. Tam explained.
The Nguyen Van Linh Residential Area Project was assigned to Saigon Highland Investment JSC by the Gia Lai Provincial People’s Committee in 2009, covering over 94 hectares.
In February 2015, the province terminated the company’s project involvement due to non-compliance with investment laws and failure to meet commitments. The Pleiku City People’s Committee was tasked with revising the planning.
In July 2017, the Gia Lai Provincial People’s Committee approved the adjusted detailed plan submitted by Pleiku City, covering over 94.9 hectares across the former Tra Ba, Hoi Phu, and Ia Kring Wards.
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