The Dutch government will grant VND260 billion ($12.26 million) for the construction of two water supply plants in Vietnam’s southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau. An agreement on the aid was signed by the Dutch Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City and the provincial authorities Aug 20. Under the pact, a plant with a daily capacity of 20,000cu.m will be built in Long Tan commune, Dat Do district, while the other will be located in Bong Trang commune, Xuyen Moc district with a daily capacity of 5,400cu.m. Once completed, the two plants are expected to provide clean water for 35,000 local rural households. According to Timvan Galen, Chief Advisor of the Netherlands-funded OIRO program, the project is among the seven pacts signed by ORIO in nations worldwide. ORIO is financing 66 projects worldwide, with focus on clean water, healthcare and energy. (Thoi Bao Kinh Te – Economic Times Aug 21 p3, Thanh Nien – Young People Aug 20, vov.vn Aug 20)
