New urban appearance of Picenza Riverside urban area, Son La, Son La province

According to the report of the Son La Department of Construction, since the beginning of 2024, the Department has always paid attention to construction management, from the investment preparation stage to the project appraisal process, construction drawing design, construction estimates according to the provisions of the Construction Law and guiding documents, which have brought about positive results. The improved appraisal quality has contributed to preventing loss and waste, and improving the efficiency of using construction investment capital.

In the first 6 months of the year, the Department of Construction has organized the inspection and acceptance of 36 works (01 level II work and 35 level III works) for exploitation and use; constructed 12 level III works to ensure compliance with procedures and time for handling work. Coordinated with specialized construction management departments to manage the quality of construction works in the province. Specifically: Inspected the implementation of legal regulations in the fields of State management of the Construction sector for the People's Committee of Song Ma district with 14 works; coordinated with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to inspect the completion of construction works for 6 works; coordinated with the Department of Natural Resources and Environment to inspect land subsidence in Nong Son village, Chieng Sung commune, Mai Son district, Son La province.

The issuance of construction permits is always in accordance with State regulations. The province has issued construction permits for 425 projects. Of which, 419 are individual houses; 6 are projects (2 projects are licensed by the Department). There are 8 cases of construction without permits, 9 cases of construction without permits and 3 other violations.

Approved construction planning projects are managed in accordance with current regulations. For plans that are due for adjustment or need to be adjusted according to development requirements, adjustments have been and are being made in accordance with regulations. The quality of planning projects is increasingly improved, ensuring consistency and conformity between planning levels. In particular, attention is paid to the requirements for construction and management of sustainable urban development during the planning process; orienting the development of the urban system in the province with synchronous, modern, unique, smart, environmentally friendly infrastructure and adaptation to climate change.

Currently, the Department has been coordinating with the People's Committees of districts and cities to review, establish and adjust regional construction planning, construction planning of functional areas in the province to attract investment, promote the potential and strengths of the province in terms of natural conditions, culture, agricultural production to develop tourism, develop agricultural processing industry, and apply high technology. Periodically review and adjust the existing urban master plan, thereby implementing new establishment, adjustment and supplementation of subdivision plans and detailed plans according to the approved master plan orientation, contributing to increasing the coverage rate of the plan. Continue to develop the construction planning of Quynh Nhai district to 2030, with a vision to 2050. Focus on organizing the establishment and adjustment of the master plan for the construction of Moc Chau National Tourist Area to 2045; the master plan of Ta Xua Tourist Area and surrounding areas, Bac Yen district.

Review and adjust 4 urban areas (Moc Chau urban area; Phu Yen town, Phu Yen district; Quynh Nhai town, Quynh Nhai district and Yen Chau town, Yen Chau district), increasing the total number of urban areas in the period of 2021-2025 to 8/8 urban areas. Focus on establishing a general planning for the new urban area of ​​Ngoc Chien, Muong La district. Organize the implementation of establishing zoning plans under the Van Ho urban general planning (High-tech agricultural production area and mixed trade and tourism services, Van Ho district, Son La province - Sub-zone 4; Ecological and nature conservation area, tourism service development and agricultural and forestry production - Sub-zone 5). Establish zoning plans under the Moc Chau urban general planning (sub-zone plans No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6).

Regarding rural planning, by the end of 2013, Son La province had 188/188 communes completing criterion number 1. Up to now, the People's Committees of districts and cities are reviewing, adjusting, and establishing general planning for commune construction to meet the requirements of the new advanced rural standards in the new stage.

However, in addition to the achieved results, there are still some difficulties such as: Some investors have not thoroughly studied the regulations and procedures in the construction sector; some consulting units have not closely followed the regulations, norms, standards, and technical economic norms on construction, leading to the investment policy proposals and project proposals having to be revised many times.

Mr. Ha Ngoc Chung, Director of Son La Department of Construction, said: In the coming time, the Department will continue to improve the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of construction consulting work and promote decentralization in management and investment in construction works in accordance with local realities. At the same time, guide localities to strictly implement legal regulations on construction investment, establishment, appraisal and approval of construction investment projects, design of construction drawings and estimates to districts and cities in the province. In addition, the Department will strengthen inspection, supervision, closely follow reality, promptly detect difficulties and inadequacies in the process of managing construction investment activities and propose solutions to remove and rectify them in a timely manner.

According to: Construction Newspaper