Reporting to the delegation, representatives from Project Management Board 166 under the Ministry of National Defense stated that the implementation was facing numerous obstacles directly affecting the construction schedule. The most prominent issue is a severe shortage of construction materials, especially sand and stone. Surveys of commercial stone quarries in An Giang, Ho Chi Minh City, and Dong Nai indicated that their reserves could not meet the projects’ demands.

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Sr. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Quang Ngoc inspects the construction progress of Ca Mau - Cai Nuoc and Cai Nuoc - Dat Mui expressways.

Additionally, global market impacts have led to limited supplies and soaring fuel prices, causing significant fluctuations in construction costs. Preliminary calculations show that construction costs have risen by approximately 5% compared to the initial total investment. This puts tremendous pressure on contractors regarding the mobilization of equipment and personnel, as well as the overall progress of the works.

Despite these challenges, the progress of many categories, particularly bridge construction along the expressways, basically adheres to the requirements. The units are pro-actively adjusting their construction plans and capitalizing on favorable conditions to gradually overcome difficulties and strive to meet the set schedule.

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The construction unit reports the project progress to the delegation.
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Gen. Ngoc presents gifts, encouraging officers, engineers, and workers.

At the site, Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Quang Ngoc acknowledged the efforts of the participating forces in overcoming difficulties. He also presented gifts and encouraged the officers, engineers, and workers to continue promoting a pro-active and flexible spirit, heightening their sense of responsibility, and remaining determined to accelerate the construction progress.

Previously, the delegation had inspected several key projects on Tho Chu Island, An Giang province.

Translated by Minh Anh