An illustration of the Ba Lai 8 bridge in Ben Tre. Photo courtesy of the Ben Tre Department of Transport
The Mekong Delta’s Ben Tre Province is set to create a 50,000 ha polder spanning three districts and a 65 km coastal area to boost economic development.
Duong Van Phuc, director of the Ben Tre Department of Planning and Investment, on Thursday said the polder will cover Ba Tri, Binh Dai and Thanh Phu districts. The project is part of the province’s master plan for 2021-2030, with a long-term vision extending to 2050.
According to the plan, Ben Tre will establish three economic zones, including an eastern coastal zone incorporating the new polder. This zone is expected to become a major growth engine, with the construction of a large seaport capable of accommodating high-capacity vessels.
“The eastern economic zone will prioritize the development of the fishery, energy, transportation, logistics, commerce, services and tourism sectors,” Phuc said.
To lay the groundwork for the polder, Ben Tre is currently focused on a 53 km coastal road project with a total investment of over VND13 trillion ($527.92 million). The project is scheduled for completion by the end of next year. In addition, the Ba Lai 8 Bridge project, with an estimated investment of over VND2.2 trillion, is slated to begin construction in early October.
Ben Tre will host investment conferences next month to attract investments.
Covering an area of 2,380 square kilometers, Ben Tre had a population of over 1.3 million as of 2022. The province’s economy has been growing at an annual rate of 6-7%, with its gross regional domestic product (GRDP) per capita reaching VND53 million last year, marking an 8.13% increase from the previous year.
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