The renovation project for the Tham Luong-Ben Cat-Nuoc Len Canal is now nearly 50 percent complete. Meanwhile, several sections of the canal passing through District 12, Binh Tan, and Go Vap have mainly been finished. Pollution, waste, and water hyacinths that once accumulated in these areas have been cleared.
The 31.46-kilometre Tham Luong-Ben Cat-Nuoc Len Canal spans seven districts: Binh Thanh, Go Vap, Tan Binh, Binh Tan, Tan Phu, Binh Chanh, and District 12.
The project aims to enhance the city's drainage system, mitigate flooding, reduce pollution, and improve transportation connectivity. A winding section of the canal passes through residential areas in District 12 and Go Vap.
"We hope the project will be finished as promised so people can get back to normal as soon as possible," said Mai Thanh Thuy, 45, from Go Vap District.
The project's total investment is VND9 trillion (USD352.52 million). Construction began in February last year and is expected to be operational by 2026.
