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JICA provides over 9 billion VND to help Can Tho improve drainage system

Japan's Fukuoka city will share its experience and advanced technologies to help Can Tho tackle three major issues: flood damage and untreated wastewater discharge, inefficient management of wastewater treatment plants, and low public awareness about connecting private drains to public systems.

High tides hit many areas in Can Tho city. (Photo: VNA)
High tides hit many areas in Can Tho city. (Photo: VNA)

Can Tho (VNA) – The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide non-refundable aid worth more than 9.1 billion VND (about 384,600 USD) to help Mekong Delta city of Can Tho strengthen its capacity in drainage management and climate change adaptation.

Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Truong Canh Tuyen has signed a decision approving the aid package for a three-year project on technical cooperation in drainage management to enhance climate resilience in Can Tho city, which will run from October 2025 to September 2028.

The project will be implemented by the Can Tho Department of Construction in collaboration with the Road and Sewerage Bureau of Japan's Fukuoka city. JICA will directly manage the project’s finances and activities, while the Vietnamese side is not required to contribute counterpart funding.

The main goal is to build Can Tho’s capacity for sustainable management of its drainage and wastewater systems. Specific objectives include improving planning for wastewater collection, enhancing the operation and maintenance of existing treatment plants, and promoting public awareness of environmental protection and climate resilience.

This decision follows a memorandum of understanding signed in March 2025 between the Can Tho Department of Construction and the Bureau of Roads and Drainage of Fukuoka under JICA’s Partnership Programme.

According to Director of the Fukuoka Road and Sewerage Bureau Takeshita Kazuhiro, Fukuoka will share its experience and advanced technologies to help Can Tho tackle three major issues: flood damage and untreated wastewater discharge, inefficient management of wastewater treatment plants, and low public awareness about connecting private drains to public systems.

He said the cooperation aims to improve flood management and water environment quality, helping Can Tho move toward sustainable urban development.

Fukuoka is implementing water-saving city models by reusing treated water, improving water quality with advanced treatment technology and comprehensive flood prevention measures. Currently, 99.9% of the city’s population use treated wastewater./.

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