Inland Waterways and Port Rehabilitation Project

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The general objective of the Inland Waterways and Port Rehabilitation Project is to enhance the capacity, efficiency, and safety of inland waterway transport in the Mekong Delta in Vietnam. To achieve this objective, the project comprises three components: 1) waterway improvements, specifically, improving the two main inland waterway routes by: widening and deepening the routes through excavation and dredging; replacing and or improving bridges; treating canal side slopes where needed with proper surfacing materials to afford stability and prevent erosion; rehabilitating existing and installing new navigation aids; constructing a landing stage and relocating markets located on the waterways; constructing a navigation lock with a pedestrian overpass to both limit salinity intrusion and permit the passage of barge convoys; and using dredging will require people to be resettled and/or compensated according to a resettlement plan; 2) Can Tho Port improvement, consisting of replacing the existing fenders with an improved system along the berth, and collecting vessel bilge water and chemical spills; providing cargo handling equipment; and providing consultant services and staff training in marketing, financial management, business development, and port management; and 3) institution building by providing vessels, vehicles, and communications equipment for waterway operations and maintenance, as well as engaging specialists to help develop staff skills and consultants to assist in project implementation and management.