Name of the Project
Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe wastewater treatment plant.

Location
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Project Owner/s
Ho Chi Minh City.

Project Description
The wastewater treatment plant forms part of Ho Chi Minh City’s second environmental plan and will benefit more than one-million residents.

The plant entails the construction of a waste-water treatment plant, which will treat waste-water from the Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe basin project.

The plant will have a peak capacity of 34 000 m³/h.

Included in the project is a pumping station, biological treatment, disinfection, sludge and odour treatment, as well as connection to the city’s sewerage system.

Potential Job Creation
The project will include the hiring of up to 800 local labourers at peak periods. Also, nearly 25 000 h of training are planned to ensure everyone’s safety at the worksite.

Capital Expenditure
The project is valued at €200-million, which is financed by the World Bank.

Planned Start /End Date
Not stated.

Latest Developments
A consortium comprising VINCI Construction Grands Projects (50%) and Acciona Agua (50%) has been awarded the contract for the design-build portion of Phase 1 of the Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe wastewater treatment plant.

The design-build portion is set to take five years to complete, including the start-up process and acceptance of works. The project also calls for the operation and maintenance of the facility for a five-year period.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
VINCI Construction Grands Projects (50%) and Acciona Agua (50%) (design-build contract – Phase 1).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Ho Chi Minh City, tel +84 38226191, email bbt@hochiminhcity.gov.vn or cityweb@tphcm.gov.vn.