Design of To Lich River Park highlights Hanoi's ecology and culture
The riverside park project is expected to become a green belt that helps restore ecosystems and improve living conditions for the capital.
THE HANOI TIMES — The Hanoi People's Committee has approved Sun Group as the investor for the project of developing a riverside park along the To Lich River, designed to improve the environment, add more public space and create a new cultural landmark for the city.
Accordingly, the US$181-million project will be developed under a build-transfer (BT) arrangement. It forms part of the effort to rejuvenate the To Lich River, with the ultimate goal of returning the waterway to a vibrant and ecological urban feature.
An aerial view of To Lich River. Photo: Pham Hung/The Hanoi Times
The To Lich River plays an important role in Hanoi’s urban landscape, flowing through many downtown wards. However, it has been heavily affected by urbanization and wastewater, causing environmental pollution. Therefore, the riverside park project will be a chance to reshape the waterfront and create a natural airflow corridor for the city.
The two banks of the To Lich River boast open terrain, free from residential obstructions, with many unused plots, which are ideal conditions for implementing the 14-kilometer riverside park project.
The project includes service facilities, architectural highlights and supporting structures, along with green spaces and public amenities.
Hanoi expects the park to serve as a green corridor to enhance the cityscape and improve residents’ quality of life.
Sun Group, along with reputable local and international design consultants, will combine green ecosystems and aquatic plants to improve the environment and provide shade for the river.
The combination will help enhance the urban landscape and transform the area into a leading cultural and tourism center, aligning with Hanoi's strategy of becoming a cultural industrial center.
The reconstruction and renovation of the To Lich River demonstrates the strong determination of Hanoi to revive a historical heritage, transforming it into a symbol of the thousand-year-old cultural capital city.
Since early this year, Hanoi has diverted water from West Lake to replenish the To Lich River, aiming to raise water levels, stimulate flow and ease pollution, addressing hydrological infrastructure as a foundation for long-term success.
Hanoi has also implemented environmental improvement measures for the river such as collecting wastewater, dredging the riverbed, renovating embankments and cleaning up both sides of the riverbanks.
