WB helps upgrade fishing port in Binh Dinh
(VOV) -Deputy Director of the Coastal Resources for Sustainable Development Project (CRSD) Tran Van Vinh, announced the World Bank (WB) has granted VND47 billion to help the central coastal province of Binh Dinh upgrade its De Gi fishing port in Phu Cat district.
The project aims to create favourable conditions for around 3,000 ships docking at De Gi port every year, most of them are off-shore fishing ships. It is also expected to increase the quality of post-fishing services, generate jobs for 400-600 local workers, and protect the ecological environment around the port.
Approximately 2.4ha will be subject to site clearance to pave the way for transport networks, waste treatment plants, electricity services, buildings, and expanded fishing port.
Phu Cat District People’s Committee Deputy Chairman Luong Ngoc Anh said the upgrading of De Gi port will contribute greatly to local socio-economic development.
It will help off-shore fishing vessels anchor safely in adverse weather conditions, and encourage local fishermen to engage in fishing activities, thus contributing to the protection of Vietnam’s sea and island sovereignty.
As scheduled, the project will be completed and put into operation in 2016.