Asian Development Bank Central Mekong De
Viet Nam: Central Mekong Delta Connectivity TA
Project Name
Central Mekong Delta Connectivity TA
Project Number
40255-043
Country
Viet Nam
Project Status
Approved
Project Type / Modality of
Assistance
Technical Assistance
Source of Funding /
Amount
TA 7822-VIE: Central Mekong Delta Connectivity Technical Assistance Project
ATF - Australian TA Grant
US$ 26.00 million
Strategic Agendas
Inclusive economic growth
Drivers of Change
Partnerships
Sector / Subsector
Transport - Road transport (non-urban)
Gender Equity and
Mainstreaming
Some gender elements
Description
The proposed Central Mekong Delta Region Connectivity Technical Assistance Project (the TA will assist
the Government of Viet Nam to prepare detailed designs for and support implementation of the ensuing
Central Mekong Delta Region Connectivity Project (the Investment Project). The Investment Project is
located in the Mekong Delta region of southern Viet Nam, within Dong Thap, An Giang and Can Tho
provinces. It will improve transport services across and within the Central Mekong Delta through
construction of a section of the Second Southern Highway (SSH) that the Government is developing to
connect Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) with the presenly-isolated south-western region of the length of 5000
meters (m) across two branches of the Mekong River, and about 25 kilometers (km) of interconnecting
road.
Project Rationale and
Linkage to
Country/Regional Strategy
This Technical Assistance stems from one fundamental need for the project readiness: preparing the
detailed designs for the portion of the Investment Project that ADB and DFAT are considering nancing,
and ensuring the early availability of social and environmental planning documents for the entire
Investment Project's implementation. This is of a particular importance for the ensuing Investment
Project because (i) comprehensive project readiness will reduce project start-up delays and expedite
implementation of the Investment Project, (ii) responds to the Government's target for construction and
commissioning of the Investment Project during 2022-2016, and (iii) reduces Government's loan
servicing cost on ADB loan for the Investment Project, and (iv) includes construction supervision and
capacity building which are critical for the successful implementation of the Investment Project.
Activities under item (iv) above are usually part of the investment project. The inclusion of construction
supervision under the scope of the Technical Assistance is essential for ensuring e cient
implementation of a technically complex project, which involves the construction of two large scale
cable-stayed bridges. Each bridge will cost around $250 million, and will be signi cant structures having
350-meter and 450-meter main spans supported by 120-meter high towers, supporting a six-lane
roadway more than 50 meters above a major international waterway, the Mekong River. The bridges will
be constructed on main foundations that extend 100 meters below and bed level of the river. For bridges
of this scale and complexity, the designers' supervision is critical because the structures' technical
designs and the method of bridge erection will have to be continually monitored and adjusted as
erection loadings change. Without such continuity, from design to supervision, there is a very signi cant
risk of construction delays, litigation and major design and construction errors which may lead to
structure failure. This approach has been discussed with the Government, DFAT and internally with
transport professionals, and the conclusion is that this continuity of design and supervision is essential
for the successful implementation of the Investment Project.
Impact
Improved and sustainable road transport connectivity across and within the Central Mekong Delta
Region
Project Outcome
Description of Outcome
Satisfactory implementation of Ensuing Investment Project according to designs and plans
acceptable to the Government, ADB, and the co nanciers.
Progress Toward Outcome
- Detailed designs completed and proof checked
- All civil works contracts have been awarded, the project implementation is on track and
expected to be physically completed as scheduled by the end of 2017 by then the project
outcome will be fully obtained.
Implementation Progress
Description of Project Outputs
Agreed detailed designs and bidding documents
Updated and agreed safeguards and social action plans
Timely procurement of civil works
E cient implementation support for the investment project
Status of Implementation Progress
(Outputs, Activities, and Issues)
- Designs are agreed and completed
- Updated procurement plan, safeguards and social action plans are disclosed on ADB
website under the ensuing project
- Procurement completed in November 2014
- Implementation of investment project started in September 2013 and expected to be
completed as scheduled
Geographical Location
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
Environmental Aspects
Involuntary Resettlement
Indigenous Peoples
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation
During Project Design
During the feasibility study of the Project, consultations were held with relevant stakeholders including
the communities a ected by the road and bridges. The community perspective on the Project, in
terms of positive and negative impacts, was discussed and draft social action plan was designed to
ensure that a proper communication and coordination is undertaken during the preraration and
implementation of the investment project.
During Project
Implementation
Cuu Long CIPM together with the local authorities, will be responsible for monitoring all resettlementrelated activities. In addition, Cuu Long CIPM engaged an independent monitor to conduct an
independent review and evaluation of resettlement activities on a quarterly basis. Environmental
monitoring during construction phase includes documentation of a ected people's complaints on the
Project's environmental performance and the corresponding plan of action or actions taken to resolve
such complaints.
To reduce the risk of poor communication and coordination, a project coordinating committee is set
up, which is represented by the nanciers, central government and provincial people's committee in
project provinces and other stakeholders.
Business Opportunities
Consulting Services
Recruitment of all consultants under the associated TA (TA 7822-VIE) has been completed and the consulting
services are on-going.
Procurement
ADB's Procurement Guidelines will be applicable in any procurement activities to be nanced under the TA. Upon
completion, all assets purchased under the TA will be turned over to the MOT.
Responsible Sta
Responsible ADB O cer
Thang Le
Responsible ADB Department
Southeast Asia Department
Responsible ADB Division
Viet Nam Resident Mission
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Transport
80 Tran Hung Dao
Hanoi, Viet Nam
Timetable
Concept Clearance
15 Dec 2010
Fact Finding
14 Sep 2010 to 30 Sep 2010
MRM
-
Approval
31 May 2011
Last Review Mission
-
Last PDS Update
31 Mar 2016
TA 7822-VIE
Milestones
Approval
31 May 2011
Signing Date
20 Jul 2011
Closing
E ectivity Date
20 Jul 2011
Original
31 Dec 2016
Financing Plan/TA Utilization
ADB
0.00
Co nancing
26,000,000.00
Total
Bene ciaries
0.00
0.00
30 Jun 2018
Actual
-
Cumulative Disbursements
Counterpart
Gov
Revised
Project Sponsor
Date
Amount
Others
0.00
0.00
26,000,000.00
31 May 2011
Project Page
http://www.adb.org/projects/40255-043/main
Request for Information
http://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?subject=40255-043
Date Generated
09 April 2016
14,672,684.01
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Project Name
Central Mekong Delta Connectivity TA
Project Number
40255-043
Country
Viet Nam
Project Status
Approved
Project Type / Modality of
Assistance
Technical Assistance
Source of Funding /
Amount
TA 7822-VIE: Central Mekong Delta Connectivity Technical Assistance Project
ATF - Australian TA Grant
US$ 26.00 million
Strategic Agendas
Inclusive economic growth
Drivers of Change
Partnerships
Sector / Subsector
Transport - Road transport (non-urban)
Gender Equity and
Mainstreaming
Some gender elements
Description
The proposed Central Mekong Delta Region Connectivity Technical Assistance Project (the TA will assist
the Government of Viet Nam to prepare detailed designs for and support implementation of the ensuing
Central Mekong Delta Region Connectivity Project (the Investment Project). The Investment Project is
located in the Mekong Delta region of southern Viet Nam, within Dong Thap, An Giang and Can Tho
provinces. It will improve transport services across and within the Central Mekong Delta through
construction of a section of the Second Southern Highway (SSH) that the Government is developing to
connect Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) with the presenly-isolated south-western region of the length of 5000
meters (m) across two branches of the Mekong River, and about 25 kilometers (km) of interconnecting
road.
Project Rationale and
Linkage to
Country/Regional Strategy
This Technical Assistance stems from one fundamental need for the project readiness: preparing the
detailed designs for the portion of the Investment Project that ADB and DFAT are considering nancing,
and ensuring the early availability of social and environmental planning documents for the entire
Investment Project's implementation. This is of a particular importance for the ensuing Investment
Project because (i) comprehensive project readiness will reduce project start-up delays and expedite
implementation of the Investment Project, (ii) responds to the Government's target for construction and
commissioning of the Investment Project during 2022-2016, and (iii) reduces Government's loan
servicing cost on ADB loan for the Investment Project, and (iv) includes construction supervision and
capacity building which are critical for the successful implementation of the Investment Project.
Activities under item (iv) above are usually part of the investment project. The inclusion of construction
supervision under the scope of the Technical Assistance is essential for ensuring e cient
implementation of a technically complex project, which involves the construction of two large scale
cable-stayed bridges. Each bridge will cost around $250 million, and will be signi cant structures having
350-meter and 450-meter main spans supported by 120-meter high towers, supporting a six-lane
roadway more than 50 meters above a major international waterway, the Mekong River. The bridges will
be constructed on main foundations that extend 100 meters below and bed level of the river. For bridges
of this scale and complexity, the designers' supervision is critical because the structures' technical
designs and the method of bridge erection will have to be continually monitored and adjusted as
erection loadings change. Without such continuity, from design to supervision, there is a very signi cant
risk of construction delays, litigation and major design and construction errors which may lead to
structure failure. This approach has been discussed with the Government, DFAT and internally with
transport professionals, and the conclusion is that this continuity of design and supervision is essential
for the successful implementation of the Investment Project.
Impact
Improved and sustainable road transport connectivity across and within the Central Mekong Delta
Region
Project Outcome
Description of Outcome
Satisfactory implementation of Ensuing Investment Project according to designs and plans
acceptable to the Government, ADB, and the co nanciers.
Progress Toward Outcome
- Detailed designs completed and proof checked
- All civil works contracts have been awarded, the project implementation is on track and
expected to be physically completed as scheduled by the end of 2017 by then the project
outcome will be fully obtained.
Implementation Progress
Description of Project Outputs
Agreed detailed designs and bidding documents
Updated and agreed safeguards and social action plans
Timely procurement of civil works
E cient implementation support for the investment project
Status of Implementation Progress
(Outputs, Activities, and Issues)
- Designs are agreed and completed
- Updated procurement plan, safeguards and social action plans are disclosed on ADB
website under the ensuing project
- Procurement completed in November 2014
- Implementation of investment project started in September 2013 and expected to be
completed as scheduled
Geographical Location
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
Environmental Aspects
Involuntary Resettlement
Indigenous Peoples
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation
During Project Design
During the feasibility study of the Project, consultations were held with relevant stakeholders including
the communities a ected by the road and bridges. The community perspective on the Project, in
terms of positive and negative impacts, was discussed and draft social action plan was designed to
ensure that a proper communication and coordination is undertaken during the preraration and
implementation of the investment project.
During Project
Implementation
Cuu Long CIPM together with the local authorities, will be responsible for monitoring all resettlementrelated activities. In addition, Cuu Long CIPM engaged an independent monitor to conduct an
independent review and evaluation of resettlement activities on a quarterly basis. Environmental
monitoring during construction phase includes documentation of a ected people's complaints on the
Project's environmental performance and the corresponding plan of action or actions taken to resolve
such complaints.
To reduce the risk of poor communication and coordination, a project coordinating committee is set
up, which is represented by the nanciers, central government and provincial people's committee in
project provinces and other stakeholders.
Business Opportunities
Consulting Services
Recruitment of all consultants under the associated TA (TA 7822-VIE) has been completed and the consulting
services are on-going.
Procurement
ADB's Procurement Guidelines will be applicable in any procurement activities to be nanced under the TA. Upon
completion, all assets purchased under the TA will be turned over to the MOT.
Responsible Sta
Responsible ADB O cer
Thang Le
Responsible ADB Department
Southeast Asia Department
Responsible ADB Division
Viet Nam Resident Mission
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Transport
80 Tran Hung Dao
Hanoi, Viet Nam
Timetable
Concept Clearance
15 Dec 2010
Fact Finding
14 Sep 2010 to 30 Sep 2010
MRM
-
Approval
31 May 2011
Last Review Mission
-
Last PDS Update
31 Mar 2016
TA 7822-VIE
Milestones
Approval
31 May 2011
Signing Date
20 Jul 2011
Closing
E ectivity Date
20 Jul 2011
Original
31 Dec 2016
Financing Plan/TA Utilization
ADB
0.00
Co nancing
26,000,000.00
Total
Bene ciaries
0.00
0.00
30 Jun 2018
Actual
-
Cumulative Disbursements
Counterpart
Gov
Revised
Project Sponsor
Date
Amount
Others
0.00
0.00
26,000,000.00
31 May 2011
Project Page
http://www.adb.org/projects/40255-043/main
Request for Information
http://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?subject=40255-043
Date Generated
09 April 2016
14,672,684.01
ADB provides the information contained in this project data sheet (PDS) solely as a resource for its users without any form of
assurance. Whilst ADB tries to provide high quality content, the information are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either
express or implied, including without limitation warranties of merchantability, tness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
ADB speci cally does not make any warranties or representations as to the accuracy or completeness of any such information.