(Construction) - On December 4, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyễn Việt Hùng chaired a conference to appraise the report on reviewing the criteria for Cao Lãnh City classification as a type II urban area. This includes plans to expand the inner-city area and assess the level of infrastructure development in the area proposed for ward establishment within Cao Lãnh City, Đồng Tháp Province.
The Appraisal Council largely agreed with the evaluation of both reports, confirming their compliance with legal frameworks, alignment with general urban and zoning plans, and adherence to urban classification standards. These reports also align with requirements for administrative urban area arrangement at the district and commune levels for the 2023–2025 period as stipulated by regulations. However, council members provided additional feedback to refine and enhance the reports further.
On behalf of the local government, Trần Ngô Minh Tuấn, Director of the Department of Construction of Đồng Tháp Province, acknowledged the Appraisal Council feedback and committed to revising and finalizing the reports accordingly.
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| Overview of the meeting |
In his concluding remarks, Deputy Minister Nguyễn Việt Hùng emphasized that the People’s Committee of Đồng Tháp Province and Cao Lãnh City should thoroughly address the Council's recommendations. He urged alignment with Resolution No. 06-NQ/TW, dated January 24, 2022, which focuses on the planning, construction, management, and sustainable development of Vietnam's urban areas through 2030, with a vision to 2045.
Cao Lãnh City was advised to ensure that all urban areas classified as type III or higher fully meet urban classification criteria, particularly in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and cultural facilities. The city should pursue sustainable development strategies, including green growth, smart urban development, emission reduction, and energy and resource efficiency.
The Deputy Minister highlighted the importance of prioritizing investment in technical and social infrastructure while enhancing urban management capacity through staff training. He also stressed the need to engage the community in building a civilized urban lifestyle and maintaining environmental cleanliness.
The Appraisal Council approved the report reviewing the criteria for classifying Cao Lãnh City as a type II urban area, awarding it a score of 85.14/100 points. Additionally, the council approved the report assessing the level of infrastructure development in the area proposed for ward establishment within Cao Lãnh City.
By Khanh Phuong
Theo
