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90% of the work is done - racing every day for the remaining 10%
At position 404 - one of the most complicated construction sites of the project, Mr. Nguyen Huu Nam, representative of Power Project Management Board 1 (under EVN), said: "We are standing at a 98m high double pole, weighing up to 330 tons. Up to now, the overall progress has reached about 90%, the wire pulling work has completed 3 sections, continuing to push the next 8 sections out of a total of 26".
Mr. Nam said he is in charge of package 9HH, stretching from VT381 to VT428 with a total of 48 pole positions. To date, 43 positions have been completed, and the remaining 5 positions on the mountain are being erected. The construction teams are divided into shifts from 5am to 10pm, eating and sleeping right at the mountain camp, overcoming the rugged terrain and harsh conditions to keep up with the progress.
“We have mobilized additional support forces to increase manpower, speed up the progress of pulling the wires and erecting the remaining poles. The goal is to basically complete the entire volume in time for the National Day holiday, that is the order and pride of our brothers,” Mr. Nam emphasized.
Momentum from the construction site: "We will not rest, we will not slow down!"
In the same package 9HH, Mr. Doan Xuan Manh, Head of the Electrical Project Department of Power Construction Joint Stock Company 1 (PC1), shared: “We have completed the erection of poles at 38/48 locations, and are currently working on the remaining 10 locations. The wire pulling work has been completed at 2 anchor intervals, and the next 7 intervals are under construction. From now until August 19, we will close the berm and complete the optical cable circuit.”
Mr. Manh admitted that the hot weather that has lasted for a long time has significantly affected the progress: “It was too hot at noon to work, and it was difficult to pull the wire in the evening because the angle could not be determined. But we have adjusted the construction organization, working from early morning to late at night to compensate.”
Site clearance - one of the major bottlenecks - is also being dealt with vigorously. Mr. Vu Cong Doanh, who has been at the construction site since December 2024, shared that initially there were locations that took 4 hours to reach on foot: "There are locations where the pillars are erected on top of mountains, on rocky ground, and new roads must be opened to bring in cranes - very costly and difficult. But we are determined not to let any difficulties hinder the progress."
According to Mr. Doanh, people in the project area are generally cooperative, but there are still situations where boundaries need to be re-measured or compensation policies need to be further explained. “We are working closely with local authorities to resolve issues immediately, avoiding prolonged backlogs that could affect progress,” he said.
Notably, during peak times, the project also received direct support from the military. In the Lo River area, there were 200 officers and soldiers - of which 100 were directly involved in supporting the construction in the high and dangerous mountain locations. The local youth union also actively contributed, especially in Dai Dinh commune.
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| Workers install wire fixing equipment at a height of several dozen meters, the final step before energizing. |
Song Da 5 - Lightning fast construction of package number 10
At package 10, Mr. Ung Vu Thanh, Deputy General Director of Song Da 5 Joint Stock Company, said: “We are in charge of 42 locations, with a total route length of nearly 19 km. Up to now, we have completed the erection of all 42/42 poles, completed the wire pulling at 21 locations and are pulling the wire at the remaining 9 locations.”
Package 10 faced many challenges in terms of terrain and weather - 2 out of 5 months of construction fell in the rainy season, causing the foundation construction, pole erection and wire pulling to be interrupted many times. However, according to Mr. Thanh, the unit has flexibly rearranged the construction team, brought large machinery to the site, and deployed pneumatic blasting technology - safe and environmentally friendly - to process the rock foundation faster and more effectively.
“At the peak, more than 300 officers and employees of Song Da 5 were present at the construction site. Currently, more than 200 people are still working continuously day and night. The workers’ lives are well taken care of, with units providing meals and setting up camps on site to serve overtime,” he said.
Construction safety is a top priority. All positions are fully equipped with labor protection, safety belts, signs, and are regularly supervised by the safety committee. “With the spirit of speedy construction, we are committed to completing the entire package No. 10 before September 2, as originally set out,” Mr. Thanh affirmed.
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| The investors EVN - represented by Power Project Management Board 1 (EVNPMB1) and the main contractor (Song Da 5) always closely coordinate and speed up the project's construction progress. |
The 500kV Lao Cai - Vinh Yen transmission line project with a total length of 252 km, which started construction in early March 2025, is one of the largest power transmission infrastructure projects in the North at present. When completed, the project will connect the Northwest power system with the national grid, ensuring the ability to transmit power from hydropower plants and renewable energy, while enhancing regional energy security.
In the sacred moment leading up to National Day, each meter of wire and each erected electric pole is an affirmation of the spirit of selfless labor, the will to "dare to think - dare to do - dare to take responsibility" of hundreds of people on the front line. They are turning the expectations of the Party, the State and the people into reality right at the time when the whole country is jubilantly celebrating the 80th anniversary of independence.
“We consider this not only a task, but also a great honor. With the spirit of not backing down in the face of difficulties, all officers and workers of the project are committed to completing the project on schedule, safely and with quality to celebrate the great national holiday,” Mr. Nguyen Huu Nam affirmed.
Source: https://baodautu.vn/doc-toan-luc-dua-cong-trinh-duong-day-500kv-lao-cai---vinh-yen-ve-dich-truoc-quoc-khanh-29-d361841.html
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