Lang Giang District Construction Investment Project Management Unit: 30 Years of Efforts in Developing Local Infrastructure

Lang Giang, once a largely agricultural region with limited infrastructure, has experienced remarkable transformation in recent years. Significant improvements, particularly in transportation, have played a key role in driving the district’s socio-economic development. These achievements are largely thanks to the efforts of the Lang Giang District Construction Investment Project Management Unit (Lang Giang PMU).

Over the past 30 years, the Lang Giang PMU has significantly contributed to the development and completion of local infrastructure in Lang Giang district

The Lang Giang PMU was established on August 8, 1994. As both investor and project manager, over the past three decades, the Lang Giang PMU has overseen more than 2,130 projects spanning civil construction, transportation, irrigation and technical infrastructure. These completed projects have not only been highly successful but have also become key landmarks, significantly contributing to the district's socio-economic development.

In recent years, Lang Giang district has prioritized the development of transportation infrastructure to enhance regional connectivity and drive progress in areas such as urbanization, industrial infrastructure and overall socio-economic growth. The Lang Giang PMU has been entrusted with the implementation of several key projects, which not only address transportation and trade needs but also contribute to the expansion of urban spaces and the development of new residential and commercial areas.

Some notable projects that have effectively attracted investment capital include the renovation and upgrading of Road 295B, the renovation and upgrading of Road 292 (under the BT contract), and the National Highway 37-National Highway 17 (covering sections in Viet Yen, Tan Yen and Lang Giang). Other significant projects include the expansion of the road from Kep Town to Highway 37, the road from Voi town to Gio-My Thai, the axis road connecting Huong Son Industrial Park to Route 1A, the Dai Lam-An Ha district road (from Xuong Lam commune to Road 295), and the axis road linking Voi town to Nghia Hung, Tien Luc and Duong Duc.

Throughout the implementation process, the Lang Giang PMU has successfully employed a range of strategies to boost the disbursement rate of investment capital for its projects. Key measures include prioritizing the acceleration of construction progress, ensuring that contractors complete work promptly and initiate acceptance and settlement procedures without delay. For projects experiencing slow disbursement, the PMU takes a proactive approach by reviewing, assessing and categorizing each project to implement targeted solutions and improve progress.

For newly allocated capital projects, the Lang Giang PMU rapidly completes the necessary investment procedures and initiates construction. A strong emphasis is placed on improving the quality of the bidding process to select competent contractors. During project implementation, the PMU enhances monitoring and supervision, regularly reviewing progress and making adjustments. Funds from projects with low disbursement rates are decisively reallocated to those with higher completion potential, better disbursement prospects and greater capital needs.

Supporting businesses is a priority for the Lang Giang PMU. This includes close coordination with local authorities in areas where projects are being implemented and fostering effective communication between contractors working on many aspects of the projects.

According to Lang Giang PMU’s Director Tran Cong Tuong, the primary challenge currently impacting the progress of project investments, particularly in transportation infrastructure, is compensation and site clearance. To address this, the Lang Giang PMU has gone beyond its assigned tasks by actively collaborating with relevant agencies, local authorities and construction units in the site clearance process. This includes deploying PMU staff to work closely with the District Land Fund Development Center to monitor the status and progress of site clearance. The PMU also participates in inventory assessments, measurements and site clearance planning, while encouraging contractors to assist residents with asset relocation and infrastructure rebuilding during the clearance phase.

Additionally, the Lang Giang PMU works closely with local governments to facilitate public communication and mobilization, fostering consensus and unity among the community. This approach is grounded in the principle of mutual benefit, with the guiding motto of "People know, people discuss, people do, people check" at the forefront.

"In the coming time, the Lang Giang PMU will prioritize the training and development of its staff, focusing on enhancing professional skills, responsibility, dynamism and transparency in their work. The PMU will also ensure the regular updating and dissemination of legal documents and regulations related to basic construction investment, compensation and site clearance, aiming to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of task execution," said Mr. Tran Cong Tuong.

By Nguyen Ngoc, Vietnam Business Forum