Viet Nam : HCMC Environmental Improvement

Sovereign Project | 27399-013

The objectives of the Project are to (i) improve the urban environment through appropriate urban infrastructure development and the effective and sustainable management or urban services; (ii) further human development through environmental improvements; (iii) support economic growth through the development and management of sustainable and well-planned infrastructure development and urban services; and (iv) reduce environmental health hazards to the urban community. The Project consists of three parts: Part A - infrastructure improvements consisting of urban drainage/sewerage rehabilitation; solid waste management, crematoria, and capacity building and institutional strengthening; Part B - environmental improvements consisting of industrial pollution control, air quality monitoring, and capacity building and institutional strengthening; and Part C - implementation assistance.

Project Details

  • Project Officer
    ADB Disclosure
    Southeast Asia Department
    Request for information
  • Country/Economy
    Viet Nam
  • Modality
  • Sector
    • Water and other urban infrastructure and services
Project Name HCMC Environmental Improvement
Project Number 27399-013
Country / Economy Viet Nam
Project Status Closed
Project Type / Modality of Assistance Loan
Source of Funding / Amount
Strategic Agendas
Drivers of Change
Sector / Subsector

Water and other urban infrastructure and services / Water and other urban infrastructure and services

Gender
Description The objectives of the Project are to (i) improve the urban environment through appropriate urban infrastructure development and the effective and sustainable management or urban services; (ii) further human development through environmental improvements; (iii) support economic growth through the development and management of sustainable and well-planned infrastructure development and urban services; and (iv) reduce environmental health hazards to the urban community. The Project consists of three parts: Part A - infrastructure improvements consisting of urban drainage/sewerage rehabilitation; solid waste management, crematoria, and capacity building and institutional strengthening; Part B - environmental improvements consisting of industrial pollution control, air quality monitoring, and capacity building and institutional strengthening; and Part C - implementation assistance.
Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy Existing combined drainage and sewerage systems within HCMC are presently grossly inadequate due to aging and overloading brought about by rapid urbanization. The frequent overflow of highly polluted waters poses health risks to the population and disrupts economic and social activities. The existing solid waste collection system is presently inadequate due to insufficient collection and transport equipment, and leads to illegal disposal of solid waste in sewers and waterways. The Project will support the Government's objectives and development strategy to 2020 for the sector by providing investments in areas of high priority and improving sector institutions. The Project supports the Government's initiatives in the reduction of brown pollution issues through various pilot approaches with the industry sector.
Impact
Project Outcome
Description of Outcome
Progress Toward Outcome
Implementation Progress
Description of Project Outputs
Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues)
Geographical Location Ho Chi Minh City
Safeguard Categories
Environment B
Involuntary Resettlement
Indigenous Peoples
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
Environmental Aspects
Involuntary Resettlement
Indigenous Peoples
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation
During Project Design
During Project Implementation
Business Opportunities
Consulting Services A total of about 498 person-months (96 person-months international and 402 person-months domestic) of consulting services in four packages will be required: Package A will assist with engineering designs, supervision, procurement activities, and institutional support; Package B will support the solid waste management component and will have expertise in institutional development, solid waste management operations, financial management, and training; Package C will develop and support the cleaner production program and will comprise experts in chemical , process, and mechanical engineering; Package D will support the community environmental awareness program and will comprise experts in public information campaigns and community training programs. To support these activities, allowance has been made for the involvement of a local non-government organization or domestic consultants (54 person-months) to help mobilize community activities.
Procurement Civil works contracts estimated to cost $1.0 million equivalent or more will be carried out using international competitive bidding and contracts estimated to cost less than $1.0 million equivalent under local competitive bidding procedures (LCB) acceptable to the Bank. All equipment and materials required for the Project will be grouped into packages suitable for ICB procurement. Equipment that are locally available and costing less than $50,000 equivalent may be procured through LCB or direct purchase with procedures acceptable to the Bank. International shopping procedures will be followed for materials and equipment packages estimated to cost more than $50,000 but less than $500,000 equivalent. ICB procedures will be followed for materials and equipment in excess of $500,000 equivalent.
Responsible ADB Officer ADB Disclosure
Responsible ADB Department Southeast Asia Department
Responsible ADB Division Human and Social Development Division, SERD
Executing Agencies
Department of Science, Technology and Environment
Nguyen Van Phuoc
[email protected]
244 Dien Bien Phu Street
District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
Viet Nam
Department of Transport and Urban Public Works
PC Decision No. 5369/PD-UB dated 20 September 2004, DONRE replaced DTPW as the Executing Agency of the Project.
62 Ly Tu Trong
District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Viet Nam
Timetable
Concept Clearance 01 Mar 1994
Fact Finding 25 Feb 1999 to 17 Mar 1999
MRM 12 May 1999
Approval 07 Oct 1999
Last Review Mission -
PDS Creation Date 30 Nov 2006
Last PDS Update 14 Dec 2006

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Title Document Type Document Date
Ho Chi Minh City Environmental Improvement Project Project/Program Completion Reports Oct 2008

Safeguard Documents See also: Safeguards
Safeguard documents provided at the time of project/facility approval may also be found in the list of linked documents provided with the Report and Recommendation of the President.

Title Document Type Document Date
Ho Chi Minh City Environmental Improvement Project Initial Environmental Examination Dec 2003
HCMC Environmental Improvement Project Environmental Assessment and Measures Nov 2003
Ho Chi Minh City Environmental Improvement Project Summary Initial Environmental Examination Nov 2003

Evaluation Documents See also: Independent Evaluation

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