This is part of a report to assess the environmental impact of dredging ports and maritime passages to serve the Dung Quat Economic Zone approved by the provincial People’s Committee on August 22.
Hao Hung Port in Quang Ngai: Photo by T.Truc
The report was submitted by the Hao Hung Quang Ngai Company, the investor responsible for dredging Hao Hung Port.
Around 900,000 cubic metres of mud, sand and soil are expected to be dredged from the port area.
Under Quang Ngai authorities’ approval, the dredged waste can be dumped in a 50-hectare area 11 kilometres from the port. However, the company can also sell the mud and sand.
According to Hao Hung Quang Ngai Company, mud and sand can be used for construction, but demand for has remained limited.
Put into use in 2017, Hao Hung Port can receive ships of 30,000-50,000 tonnes.
