Quang Nam: 23 “water bombs” defused

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Vietnam Net Bridge - 10/22/12

VietNamNet Bridge - After the dam of Song Tranh 2 hydropower plant was cracked and continuous earthquakes occurred in this area, the authorities of Quang Nam province have reviewed and determined to cancel 23 hydropower projects in the area.
 


Song Tranh 2 dam.


This morning, October 22, the Office of Quang Nam People's Committee announced the conclusion made by Quang Nam’s Chairman Le Phuoc Thanh about the review of hydropower projects in the province.

Based on the review, Chairman Thanh has formally requested to halt 23 small and medium projects. Specifically, Thanh asked to stop research of 18 projects and reject two others from the province’s hydropower development plan.

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