Thua-Thien Hue reveals transport plan for 2020 and beyond

The central province of Thua Thien-Hue will set aside over 36 trillion VND (1.71 billion USD) for transport infrastructure between now and 2020, targeting to handle 15 million tonnes of cargo and serve 24 million passengers.
The central province of Thua Thien-Hue will set aside over 36 trillionVND (1.71 billion USD) for transport infrastructure between now and2020, targeting to handle 15 million tonnes of cargo and serve 24million passengers.

According to its master plan,the amount of infrastructure investment will near 47 trillion VND (2.23billion USD) from 2021-2030.

By 2020, the provincewill allocate more than 17,800 hectares for transport development, or16-26 percent of land for urban construction, compared to 22,000hectares by 2030.

Regarding river transport, the Tam Giang-Cau Hai lagoon route will be utilised for eco-tourism.

Chan May port will directly serve the Chan May industrial zone,transit cargo hailing from Laos and northeast Thailand, vessels of30,000-50,000 tonnes and passenger ships weighing 100,000 tonnes andmore.

In the meantime, Thua Thien-Hue will alsoupgrade the north-south railway route and Phu Bai international airportto operate flights to ASEAN member countries and northeast nations.

By 2030, all roads in communes and districts will be asphalted orcovered with cement while Phu Bai airport will be capable of handling4,000 passengers per hour at peak times and 8-10 million passengers peryear.-VNA

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