On the morning of November 27, the People’s Committee of Phu Thuong Ward, in collaboration with Nam Thang Long Urban Development Joint Stock Company, held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the discharge pipeline and the additional intake pipeline of the Phu Thuong Pumping Station.
The 591-meter discharge pipeline originates from the discharge basin of the Phu Thuong Pumping Station, runs perpendicular to the Red River dyke, and directly connects to the river. The section crossing the dyke uses a DN1600 steel pipe encased in reinforced concrete, 9.53 meters long, to ensure structural safety. The remaining portion of the pipeline uses HDPE DN1600 pipes.
The additional 60-meter intake pipeline is constructed using BTCT HL93 box culverts measuring 2 x 3 x 2 meters, connecting Phase II of the Nam Thang Long Regulation Lake to the pumping station’s intake basin. The new system is designed to ensure a discharge capacity of 9 cubic meters per second.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Do Dinh Son, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Phu Thuong Ward, emphasized that the project to construct the discharge pipeline and the additional intake pipeline of the Phu Thuong Pumping Station is of utmost importance. It aims to enhance drainage capacity for the Nam Thang Long urban area in particular and the Phu Thuong Ward in general.
Mr. Son stated that the project is expected to be completed before May 2026. It will significantly contribute to mitigating flooding risks, improving residents’ quality of life, enhancing the urban environment, and driving sustainable socio-economic development in Phu Thuong Ward and Hanoi.
Delegates press the button to commence the project for the discharge pipeline and additional intake pipeline of the Phu Thuong Pumping Station.
For many years, the Nam Thang Long sub-basin has been one of the most severely affected areas during heavy rainfall in Hanoi, particularly during typhoons No. 5 and No. 10. This project is part of the city’s long-term strategy to reduce pressure on the regional drainage system and gradually improve technical infrastructure in the northwestern area of the capital.
Mr. Hoang Hung Quang, First Deputy General Director of Nam Thang Long Urban Development Joint Stock Company, stated that the project is a crucial step in upgrading the drainage system in northern Hanoi.
He emphasized that Nam Thang Long Urban Area is home to over 10,000 residents from more than 80 countries, requiring a synchronized, safe, and high-standard infrastructure system. Therefore, enhancing drainage capacity is strategically vital for the urban area and its surroundings.
Mr. Quang explained that the 591-meter discharge pipeline and the new intake pipeline will reduce drainage pressure across the area, especially during periods of abnormal heavy rainfall. According to him, the project will contribute to completing technical infrastructure planning, improving the living environment, strengthening social welfare, and aligning with Hanoi’s vision of becoming a green, clean, and modern city.
“The company will mobilize sufficient capital, closely coordinate with the Department of Construction, the People’s Committee of Phu Thuong Ward, and relevant units, ensuring technical quality, dyke safety, and project completion by May 2026,” he affirmed.
During the ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Duy Anh, Director of Drainage Company No. 2, stated that the company will collaborate with the investor and the People’s Committee of Phu Thuong Ward to ensure the synchronized connection of the drainage system.
He affirmed that the Nam Thang Long area and Phu Thuong Ward are basins under significant pressure during heavy rainfall, leading to flooding risks and disruptions in daily life. This project is expected to eliminate long-standing issues, significantly improving drainage capacity and the quality of the living environment.
Preliminary design of the drainage system from Ciputra Urban Area through the dyke – An Duong Vuong Road, to the Red River. (Source: Tay Ho Ward’s Electronic Information Page – Hanoi).
It can be said that the project for the discharge pipeline and additional intake pipeline of the Phu Thuong Pumping Station not only addresses immediate needs but also lays the foundation for long-term sustainable development. This is a crucial step in mitigating the impacts of climate change, improving the living environment, and contributing to the completion of technical infrastructure planning in northwestern Hanoi.
Once the project is completed and operational as planned, Hanoi will have an additional critical infrastructure component to enhance flood control capacity, ensure social welfare, and drive sustainable urban development in the coming years.
According to the Hanoi Department of Construction, in terms of planning, the Vo Chi Cong area and Nam Thang Long Urban Area belong to the Nam Thang Long sub-basin, covering 450 hectares within the boundaries of Lac Long Quan, Nguyen Hoang Ton, Ring Road 3, and An Duong Vuong.
Frequent flooding in this area is caused by four factors: First, prolonged heavy rainfall exceeds the drainage capacity of the existing system.
Second, the Vo Chi Cong area and Nam Thang Long Urban Area have a lower elevation than surrounding areas.
Third, the drainage system has not been comprehensively invested in, and drainage solutions for the Nam Thang Long sub-basin have not been implemented.
Fourth, the operation of the drainage system and regulation lakes in Nam Thang Long Urban Area has not effectively managed water drainage for the area.
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