Viet Nam: Central Mekong Delta Connectivity TA
Project Name Central Mekong Delta Connectivity TAProject Number 40255-043
Country Viet Nam
Project Status Approved
Project Type / Modality of
Assistance Technical Assistance
Source of Funding /
Amount TA 7822-VIE: Central Mekong Delta Connectivity Technical Assistance Project
ATF - Australian TA Grant US$ 26.00 million
Strategic Agendas Inclusive economic growth Drivers of Change Partnerships
Sector / Subsector Transport - Road transport (non-urban) Gender Equity and
Mainstreaming Some gender elements
Description The proposed Central Mekong Delta Region Connectivity Technical Assistance Project (the TA will assist the Government of Viet Nam to prepare detailed designs for and support implementation of the ensuing Central Mekong Delta Region Connectivity Project (the Investment Project). The Investment Project is located in the Mekong Delta region of southern Viet Nam, within Dong Thap, An Giang and Can Tho provinces. It will improve transport services across and within the Central Mekong Delta through construction of a section of the Second Southern Highway (SSH) that the Government is developing to connect Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) with the presenly-isolated south-western region of the length of 5000 meters (m) across two branches of the Mekong River, and about 25 kilometers (km) of interconnecting road.
Project Rationale and Linkage to
Country/Regional Strategy
This Technical Assistance stems from one fundamental need for the project readiness: preparing the detailed designs for the portion of the Investment Project that ADB and DFAT are considering nancing, and ensuring the early availability of social and environmental planning documents for the entire Investment Project's implementation. This is of a particular importance for the ensuing Investment Project because (i) comprehensive project readiness will reduce project start-up delays and expedite implementation of the Investment Project, (ii) responds to the Government's target for construction and commissioning of the Investment Project during 2022-2016, and (iii) reduces Government's loan servicing cost on ADB loan for the Investment Project, and (iv) includes construction supervision and capacity building which are critical for the successful implementation of the Investment Project. Activities under item (iv) above are usually part of the investment project. The inclusion of construction supervision under the scope of the Technical Assistance is essential for ensuring e cient
implementation of a technically complex project, which involves the construction of two large scale cable-stayed bridges. Each bridge will cost around $250 million, and will be signi cant structures having 350-meter and 450-meter main spans supported by 120-meter high towers, supporting a six-lane roadway more than 50 meters above a major international waterway, the Mekong River. The bridges will be constructed on main foundations that extend 100 meters below and bed level of the river. For bridges of this scale and complexity, the designers' supervision is critical because the structures' technical designs and the method of bridge erection will have to be continually monitored and adjusted as erection loadings change. Without such continuity, from design to supervision, there is a very signi cant risk of construction delays, litigation and major design and construction errors which may lead to structure failure. This approach has been discussed with the Government, DFAT and internally with transport professionals, and the conclusion is that this continuity of design and supervision is essential for the successful implementation of the Investment Project.
Impact Improved and sustainable road transport connectivity across and within the Central Mekong Delta Region
Description of Outcome Satisfactory implementation of Ensuing Investment Project according to designs and plans acceptable to the Government, ADB, and the co nanciers.
Progress Toward Outcome - Detailed designs completed and proof checked
- All civil works contracts have been awarded, the project implementation is on track and expected to be physically completed as scheduled by the end of 2017 by then the project outcome will be fully obtained.
Implementation Progress
Description of Project Outputs Agreed detailed designs and bidding documents Updated and agreed safeguards and social action plans Timely procurement of civil works
E cient implementation support for the investment project Status of Implementation Progress
(Outputs, Activities, and Issues) - Designs are agreed and completed- Updated procurement plan, safeguards and social action plans are disclosed on ADB website under the ensuing project
- Procurement completed in November 2014
- Implementation of investment project started in September 2013 and expected to be completed as scheduled
Geographical Location
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
Environmental Aspects Involuntary Resettlement Indigenous Peoples
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation
During Project Design During the feasibility study of the Project, consultations were held with relevant stakeholders including the communities a ected by the road and bridges. The community perspective on the Project, in terms of positive and negative impacts, was discussed and draft social action plan was designed to ensure that a proper communication and coordination is undertaken during the preraration and implementation of the investment project.
During Project
Implementation Cuu Long CIPM together with the local authorities, will be responsible for monitoring all resettlement-related activities. In addition, Cuu Long CIPM engaged an independent monitor to conduct an independent review and evaluation of resettlement activities on a quarterly basis. Environmental monitoring during construction phase includes documentation of a ected people's complaints on the Project's environmental performance and the corresponding plan of action or actions taken to resolve such complaints.
To reduce the risk of poor communication and coordination, a project coordinating committee is set up, which is represented by the nanciers, central government and provincial people's committee in project provinces and other stakeholders.
Business Opportunities
Consulting Services Recruitment of all consultants under the associated TA (TA 7822-VIE) has been completed and the consulting services are on-going.
Procurement ADB's Procurement Guidelines will be applicable in any procurement activities to be nanced under the TA. Upon completion, all assets purchased under the TA will be turned over to the MOT.
Responsible Sta
Responsible ADB O cer Thang Le
Responsible ADB Department Southeast Asia Department
Responsible ADB Division Viet Nam Resident Mission
Executing Agencies Ministry of Transport
80 Tran Hung Dao Hanoi, Viet Nam
Timetable
Concept Clearance 15 Dec 2010
MRM
-Approval 31 May 2011
Last Review Mission
-Last PDS Update 31 Mar 2016
TA 7822-VIE
Milestones
Approval Signing Date E ectivity Date Closing
Original Revised Actual
31 May 2011 20 Jul 2011 20 Jul 2011 31 Dec 2016 30 Jun 2018
-Financing Plan/TA Utilization Cumulative Disbursements
ADB Co nancing Counterpart Total Date Amount
Gov Bene ciaries Project Sponsor Others
0.00 26,000,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 26,000,000.00 31 May 2011 14,672,684.01
Project Page http://www.adb.org/projects/40255-043/main
Request for Information http://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?subject=40255-043
Date Generated 09 April 2016
