VND426 Billion pipeline project to satisfy Hung Yen’s growing water demand

Accordingly, the clean water transmission pipeline project developed by Pho Hien Clean Water JSC, sourcing treated water from the Duong River Surface Water Plant, is expected to help Hung Yen overcome infrastructure constraints and accelerate development in the era of industrialization, in line with the Hanoi Capital Region Master Plan and the Hung Yen Provincial Master Plan for 2021–2030 with a vision to 2050, both approved by the Prime Minister.

Under these plans, Hung Yen is entering a period of rapid industrial and urban expansion, particularly in the northern part of the province, where industrial parks and urban areas are growing quickly. This development is driving strong demand for a stable, large-scale and high-quality clean water supply, requiring water infrastructure to stay ahead in order to support growth and enhance the province’s investment appeal.

For example, in areas such as Van Lam, Van Giang, Yen My and My Hao districts (former administrative units), where industrial parks and new urban areas are concentrated and population density continues to rise, demand for clean water is increasing sharply every day. Meanwhile, supply still largely depends on small-scale plants extracting groundwater with limited capacity.

As the growing “thirst” for clean water becomes a barrier to development, Pho Hien Clean Water JSC’s plan to implement a large-scale transmission pipeline project sourcing water from the Duong River is seen as a strategic move, not only solving current challenges but also shaping the future of regional water infrastructure.

 Solving the Clean Water Demand Challenge

From the outside, Hung Yen is considered one of the northern region’s bright spots in industrial and urban development. A series of industrial parks, urban zones and modern residential clusters have continuously emerged, attracting increasing flows of both domestic and foreign investment.

However, behind this rapid growth lies a rarely discussed bottleneck: clean water supply.

Speaking in an interview with Business Forum Magazine, Mr. Kieu Hung, Deputy General Director of Pho Hien Clean Water JSC, said that in Van Lam, Van Giang, Yen My and My Hao districts, the current water supply system mainly relies on groundwater-based plants with small capacities, scattered across communes and local areas. Most of these facilities were invested in many years ago and only have capacities ranging from 1,000 cu.m per day to 5,000 cu.m per day.

These figures have become increasingly inadequate compared to the pace of urbanisation and industrialisation taking place every day.

Not only are these plants limited in scale, but they also depend heavily on groundwater resources, which are currently being overexploited and have been recommended by the Government for reduced use. This creates an urgent need to transition towards surface water sources in line with sustainable development goals.

Meanwhile, under the Hung Yen Provincial Master Plan for 2021–2030, the development orientation is already clear: gradually reduce groundwater extraction and shift toward surface water use. However, the challenge lies in the fact that the northern part of the province, where water demand is highest, has almost no rivers or waterways suitable for surface water exploitation. Although the Red River has abundant water resources, its distance makes access costly and difficult.

“A silent but growing thirst is emerging, not loud, but enough to slow down development,” Mr. Hung noted.

A Turning Point for Hung Yen’s Clean Water Infrastructure

Facing this reality, Pho Hien Clean Water JSC has chosen a strategic direction by investing in a large-scale clean water transmission pipeline system sourcing water from the Duong River surface water plant, one of the largest water plants in northern Vietnam and nationwide.

The project, titled “Investment and Construction of a Water Transmission Pipeline for the Northern Area of Hung Yen Province”, aims to establish a centralised, large-scale water supply system capable of meeting the demands of industrial parks, urban areas and rural water supply stations.

One of the project’s key highlights lies in its water source. Instead of continuing to exploit groundwater, the project will use surface water from the Duong River surface water plant, which spans 64 hectares and is planned to expand its capacity to 1.2 million cu.m per day (currently operating at 350,000 cu.m per day), ensuring timely clean water supply for the region.

The Duong River surface water plant is a professionally invested inter-provincial water supply facility regarded as a “massive water source”, capable of ensuring clean water quality, long-term stability and sustainability for the entire region.

In Phase I, the project is expected to achieve a capacity of between 40,000 and 60,000 cu.m per day. This marks a significant qualitative shift in the organisation of the water supply system, from fragmented, small-scale investments to a modern and centralised infrastructure model.

In terms of infrastructure scale, the project includes a DN600 pipeline stretching approximately 16 km along major transport arteries such as National Highway 5, Provincial Road DT.385 and National Highway 39, together with a 5.65 km DN450 pipeline providing flexible connectivity across key routes.

Total investment for Phase I amounts to VND426.074 billion. Construction is expected to commence in May 2026 and be completed by September 2026, reflecting the company’s strong commitment and methodical investment approach.

Importantly, the project is not only intended to address immediate demand, but also demonstrates a longer-term vision. In Phase I, the pipeline will run along National Highway 5A, a vital corridor connecting major industrial parks. In Phase II, the project is expected to expand along the Hanoi–Hai Phong Expressway (Highway 5B), gradually forming a modern, synchronised looped water supply network.

Behind this pipeline is a broader strategy to reshape the entire regional water supply system.

According to Mr. Kieu Hung, Deputy General Director of the company, once completed, the project will not only provide water to industrial parks and urban areas but also supplement clean water supplies for rural water stations across the province, ensuring residents have adequate access to clean water that meets regulatory standards.

This will help improve residents’ quality of life while creating a solid foundation for socio-economic development. In the longer term, the project will also contribute to realizing Hung Yen Province’s sustainable development goals through 2030, with a vision toward 2050.

And when the first flows of water begin running through this system, they will carry not only water but also a vision, strategy and  future of sustainable development.