Vinh Long Province Spends Over VND42B for Safe Water

The People’s Committee of the southern province of Vinh Long announced that the province would spend VND 42.5 billion building safe water infrastructure in rural communes. Accordingly, 18 safe water projects will be built, upgraded and expanded in rural communes in six districts and be put into operation in 2012. According to the Vinh Long provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, as of 2011, the number of families who enjoy safe water reached 63.5%, and the number is expected to reach 70% in 2012. (cpv.org.vn Feb 8)