The development of a 92-hectare public park in Hanoi's Ha Dong District is back on track after a delay of nearly 30 years.
| The plot of land on which Ha Dong Park is to be built. Photo: nld.com.vn |
At the meeting of the Hanoi People's Council on July 3, Can Thi Viet Ha, Chairwoman of the Ha Dong District People's Committee, reported that the businesses that had leased a portion of the park had given over 52 hectares of its total area to the local government.
The district government has approved an overall design for the park, Ha said, adding that subsequent activities such as feasibility studies and construction are underway.
According to Ha, the park project consists of two phases. In the first phase, the district will fund the installation of basic technical infrastructure and build several facilities for public use. In the second phase, the district will invite private investors to join in and develop other facilities, such as a sports center and a Ferris wheel.
Ha Dong will need to acquire an additional 40 hectares of farmland for the park, for which it will need guidance from the municipal and central governments, Ha said.
The Ha Dong Park project was launched in 1998 and covers a total area of 98 hectares in Kien Hung and Ha Cau districts.
Since then, the project's development has been stalled due to a lack of financially capable investors.
The park is expected to open in 2027 with a total investment of VND1.25 trillion (US$49 million).
It would include a 35-hectare lake with an island, a 19-hectare public park with a camping area, a restaurant, lakeside cabins, a musical fountain, and a square for cultural and artistic performances.
In the public part of the park, there will be a labyrinth, a flower garden, a playground, hills, a children's hall, and a museum of nature.
The park also covers the area of several national relics, such as the Temple of the God of Agriculture in Da Sy Craft Village in Kien Hung Ward.
It was once occupied by many restaurants and entertainment facilities. Under public pressure, the district authorities have moved the businesses to other areas.
