Viet Nam : Greater Mekong Subregion Ben Luc-Long Thanh Expressway Project - Tranche 1
The Project will construct a 57.1 kilometer (km) expressway between Ben Luc and Long Thah in the south of Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), which is a short link of the GMS Southern Economic Corridor (SEC). The Project Expressway is divided into a western section (0.6 km-20.4 km), a middle section (20.4 km-31.4 km), and an eastern section (31.4 km-57.7 km).
Scope for this first tranche includes (i) land acquisition and resettlement for the entire Expressway, (ii) unexploded ordnance clearance works for the entire Expressway, (iii) civil works for the western section of the Expressway, (iv) VEC's laboratory (building and equipment), (v) project supervision consulting services for the expressway sections to be financed by ADB, external environmental monitoring, external resettlement monitoring, and external auditing consulting services for the Project, and (vi) VEC's incremental administration cost.
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Project Name | Greater Mekong Subregion Ben Luc-Long Thanh Expressway Project - Tranche 1 | ||||
Project Number | 41414-043 | ||||
Country / Economy | Viet Nam |
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Project Status | Closed | ||||
Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Loan |
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Strategic Agendas | Environmentally sustainable growth Inclusive economic growth Regional integration |
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Drivers of Change | Gender Equity and Mainstreaming Partnerships |
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Sector / Subsector | Transport / Road transport (non-urban) |
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Gender | Some gender elements | ||||
Description | The Project will construct a 57.1 kilometer (km) expressway between Ben Luc and Long Thah in the south of Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), which is a short link of the GMS Southern Economic Corridor (SEC). The Project Expressway is divided into a western section (0.6 km-20.4 km), a middle section (20.4 km-31.4 km), and an eastern section (31.4 km-57.7 km). Scope for this first tranche includes (i) land acquisition and resettlement for the entire Expressway, (ii) unexploded ordnance clearance works for the entire Expressway, (iii) civil works for the western section of the Expressway, (iv) VEC's laboratory (building and equipment), (v) project supervision consulting services for the expressway sections to be financed by ADB, external environmental monitoring, external resettlement monitoring, and external auditing consulting services for the Project, and (vi) VEC's incremental administration cost. |
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Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | In the south of HCMC, eastwest traffic is restricted due to the lack of river crossing facilities, forcing vehicles into the center of HCMC. A substantial shift has occurred from motorcycles to passenger cars in the project area, further exacerbating traffic congestion. Construction of HCMC ring roads to establish connectivity with neighboring cities through expressway links is a high priority of the government. In this regard, the project will facilitate eastwest traffic south of HCMC, thereby diverting through-traffic and reducing traffic congestion in the center of HCMC. Through construction of the project expressway, the connectivity of cities and towns around HCMC will also be improved, and transport costs and travel times for the movement of passengers and goods in and around HCMC will be reduced. Moreover, the project expressway is identified as a part of the national northsouth expressway that links into the Mekong Delta, which is the rice basket of Asia. It will be used as a freight route to transport food produced in the Mekong Delta to the rest of the country and overseas via land and maritime transport. Furthermore, the project will strengthen subregional connectivity and international trade with the neighboring country of Cambodia. Under the Cross-Border Transport Agreement between Viet Nam and Cambodia, Viet Nam agreed to accept entry of 150 Cambodian commercial vehicles into Viet Nam, and vice-versa. For commercial vehicles in Cambodia, improved access to ports in HCMC will reduce freight cost and travel time, especially for cargoes to and from the People's Republic of China, Japan, and the United States. The transport of goods between Cambodia and HCMC through the GMS SEC is constrained by the absence of a Mekong River bridge at Neak Laong in Cambodia, as well as the heavy traffic congestion around HCMC. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is implementing the Mekong River bridge project at Neak Laong, and the project expressway will provide an express route to and from the ports in HCMC. Therefore, the project expressway, coupled with the JICA-financed bridge project, is expected to improve transport efficiency in the GMS SEC and expand international trade between the two countries. ADB's country strategy and program (CSP) 2007-2010 for Viet Nam aims to help the Government of Viet Nam reduce poverty, in accordance with the government's socioeconomic development plan, through (i) pro-poor business-led economic growth, (ii) social equity and balanced development, and (iii) environmental protection and management. The CSP promotes good governance and places a high priority on contributing to regional cooperation. In light of the expected strong expansion of the Vietnamese economy, the CSP recognizes the need for accelerated improvements in infrastructure, particularly transportation and energy, and in human resource development. |
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Impact | Increased competitiveness of the regional economy along the Southern Economic Corridor in southern Viet Nam and the GMS countries. |
Project Outcome | |
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Description of Outcome | A more efficient and safer movement of goods and people in the greater HCMC area. |
Progress Toward Outcome | All recruitment and procurement contract packages have been awarded. Construction is ongoing. Completion of the western section is expected in 2020. |
Implementation Progress | |
Description of Project Outputs | Road density of HCMC increased Connection between the eastern and the western regions of HCMC enhanced Project management capacity of VEC improved Financial management capacity of VEC improved |
Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | Completion of the western section is expected in 2020. |
Geographical Location | Ap Binh Chanh, Ap Thoi Hoa, Binh Chanh, Da Phuoc, Hung Long, Huyen Ben Luc, Huyen Binh Chanh, Huyen Can Gio, Huyen Can Giuoc, Huyen Long Thanh, Huyen Nha Be, Huyen Nhon Trach, Long Thuong, My Yen, Nhon Duc, Phuoc An, Phuoc Khanh, Phuoc Long, Phuoc Ly, Tan Buu, Tan Qui Tay, Thai Thien, Vinh Thanh |
Safeguard Categories | |
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Environment | A |
Involuntary Resettlement | A |
Indigenous Peoples | C |
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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Environmental Aspects | The project''s safeguard categorization is A for environment. The environmental impact assessment (EIA) which covers all sections of the project expressway, was prepared at the time of MFF processing to meet the requirements of ADB's Safeguard Policy Statement (2009) and cleared by ADB in 2010. The Safeguard Policy Statement applies to all sections, including that funded by JICA. The government and VEC assure compliance with the EIA. The EIA (i) covers all sections of the expressway; (ii) describes the environmental baseline conditions in the project area; and (iii) provides a comprehensive assessment of potential physical, biological, and socioeconomic impacts resulting from the construction and operation of the project. The environmental management plan (EMP) in the EIA specifies various mitigation and pollution control measures to minimize the anticipated negative impacts of project implementation. The EMP's environmental monitoring plan covers the preconstruction, construction, and operation of the project. VEC ensures compliance with the EMP by both ADB and JICA-funded contractors. Based on the loan agreement, VEC, with assistance from the project supervision consultant, undertakes monthly monitoring of the contractors' environmental performance and compiles the results in quarterly environmental monitoring reports submitted to ADB. Such monitoring will be carried out throughout construction and during the first year of project operation. The external environmental monitoring consultant will submit the corresponding external monitoring reports simultaneously to ADB and VEC. |
Involuntary Resettlement | The project''s safeguard categorization is A for involuntary resettlement. The resettlement plan, cleared by ADB in 2010, covers all sections of the project expressway. District-specific plans for all project-affected areas were updated based on the final project design and detailed measurement survey results, and accepted by ADB. The implementation of the updated plans is progressing well and assessed as being in compliance. In all, 3,520 households with 13,755 persons are economically and physically affected, of which 1,520 households will lose 10% or more of their productive resources, and 913 households will be physically displaced. Resettlement and relocation are progressing well and are almost completed in the western and middle sections. LAR has started in the eastern section. While resettlement sites have been prepared for most locations, the vast majority of relocating households preferred to purchase replacement land themselves and self-relocate. The income restoration program is also progressing well. Program steering committees were established in all districts, and implementation has begun in all districts of HCMC and Long An Province. |
Indigenous Peoples | The project''s safeguard categorization is C for indigenous peoples. The Tay and Chinese households that will be affected by the project are well integrated into the wider socioeconomic and cultural community. |
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | |
During Project Design | Consultations were carried out during the preparation of resettlement plan and conduct of social impact assessment. Focus group discussions and separate meetings with women and other vulnerable groups were undertaken during technical assistance implementation. |
During Project Implementation | Affected persons were widely informed about income restoration and consulted on their preferences. A large proportion of eligible affected persons have registered for various activities, of which those related to farming prove most popular. Consultations and information disclosure during resettlement implementation is satisfactory. The practice of affected persons retaining a copy of their compensation assessment and decision for later reference has been applied consistently and is commended. The grievance redress mechanism is observed to be accessible and functioning well. |
Business Opportunities | |
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Consulting Services | All consulting services to be financed out of the proceeds of the Loan shall be subject to and governed by ADB's Guidelines on the Use of Consultants (March 2013, as amended from time to time). Recruitment for the external resettlement monitoring consulting services is ongoing. |
Procurement | All works to be financed out of the proceeds of the Loan shall be subject to and governed by ADB's Procurement Guidelines (March 2013, as amended from time to time). All procurement under Tranche 1 have been completed. |
Responsible ADB Officer | Islam, Mohammad Nazrul |
Responsible ADB Department | Southeast Asia Department |
Responsible ADB Division | Transport and Communications Division, SERD |
Executing Agencies |
Vietnam Expressway Corporation |
Timetable | |
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Concept Clearance | 02 Mar 2010 |
Fact Finding | 07 Jun 2010 to 22 Jun 2010 |
MRM | 16 Aug 2010 |
Approval | 10 Dec 2010 |
Last Review Mission | - |
Last PDS Update | 27 Sep 2019 |
Loan 2730-VIE
Milestones | |||||
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Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
Original | Revised | Actual | |||
22 Dec 2010 | 05 May 2011 | 01 Dec 2011 | 31 Dec 2017 | 30 Jun 2019 | 05 Dec 2019 |
Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
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Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
Project Cost | 350.00 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
ADB | 350.00 | 16 Jan 2023 | 186.40 | 0.00 | 100% |
Counterpart | 0.00 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
Cofinancing | 0.00 | 16 Jan 2023 | 186.40 | 0.00 | 100% |
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Category | Sector | Safeguards | Social | Financial | Economic | Others |
Rating | - | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | - | Satisfactory |
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Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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Viet Nam: Greater Mekong Subregion Ben Luc –Long Thanh Expressway Project – Tranche 1 | Validations of Project Completion Reports | Jun 2021 |
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Tenders
Tender Title | Type | Status | Posting Date | Deadline |
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Loan No. 2730-VIE: Greater Mekong Subregion Ben Luc-Long Thanh Expressway Project - Tranche 1 | Prequalified applicants | Archived |
Contracts Awarded
Contract Title | Approval Number | Contract Date | Contractor | Address | Executing Agency | Total Contract Amount (US$) | Contract Amount Financed by ADB (US$) |
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EXTERNAL RESETTLEMENT MONITORING CONSULTING SERVIC ES (PACKAGE C3-1) | Loan 2730 | 13 Feb 2018 | ASSOCIATION OF INVESTCONSULT GROUP AND LHC VI | HANOI, VIETNAM VIET NAM,SOC REP OF VIET NAM,SOC REP OF | Viet Nam Expressway Corporation | 120,931.00 | 120,931.00 |
REIMBURSEMENT OF INCREMENTAL ADMINISTRATION COST ( CATEGORY 04) PER WA0081V | Loan 2730 | 22 Sep 2017 | VARIOUS | VARIOUS VIET NAM,SOC REP OF | Viet Nam Expressway Corporation | 1,508,825.00 | 1,508,825.00 |
Procurement Plan
Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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Greater Mekong Subregion Ben Luc-Long Thanh Expressway Project - Tranche 1: Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | Feb 2018 |