Under an approval from local authorities, the waste treatment plant to be invested by the Phu Quoc Economic Zone Management Board will span 25 hectares in Bai Bon Village, Ham Ninh Commune, including 14.55 hectares of forestry land.
Part of a forest in Phu Quoc (Photo by T.T)
According to the prime minister's decision on the Master Plan for Kien Giang for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050, the province is planned to become a national maritime economic hub and a premier destination for high-end tourism, resorts, trade, services, and high-tech healthcare on both regional and international scales. Building a green, innovative, and sustainable city requires effective environmental management.
Phu Quoc produces around 200 tonnes of solid waste daily, and its annual waste production is anticipated to grow by 10-12 percent. However, the city lacks a waste treatment plant and depends on a temporary landfill in Dong Cay Sao.
This issue has affected the island's reputation in the run-up to the Asia-Pacific Economic Forum (APEC) in 2027, further underscoring the urgency of a solution.
