Returning to Tan My for a quality inspection of the pivotal Tan My Reservoir project, part of the extensive Tan My Irrigation System in Ninh Thuan province, I was struck by the vibrant life in this famously arid region. Along Highway 27, beneath the majestic Po Klong Garai towers, travellers are greeted by lush, clean farms cultivating apples, melons, and aloe vera. Turning onto Provincial Road 656, the sight of recently harvested wet rice fields on both sides is a rare and welcome spectacle. As our convoy navigated around a herd of over a hundred dark brown cows, a few Ra Glai children smiled, their tanned faces illuminated by genuine joy. This transformation underscores the profound Tan My’s green transformation.
-
The cooperation of Vu Phong Energy Group, C47 and INTRACO towards sustainable development goals
-
The next solution for renewable energy development: Stored hydroelectricity
The Tan My project, active from 2010-2022, marks Construction Joint Stock Company 47 (C47)’s fifth significant undertaking in Ninh Thuan. As the leading contractor consortium, C47’s extensive history in the province includes Tan Giang (1998-2002), Song Buffalo (2003-2005), Song Sat (2004-2007), and Tra Co (2006-2009). These C47 infrastructure projects have consistently delivered vital development, making C47 a trusted name in regional construction.
The Tan My irrigation system impact extends far beyond its impressive total capacity, which equals that of all 21 other reservoirs in Ninh Thuan province. It is a cornerstone for Ninh Thuan agricultural development, providing crucial water for farming, and serves a strategic role in powering three hydroelectric plants. Furthermore, it supplies water to other reservoirs during dry seasons and ensures water security for daily life, industry, tourism, and services across Ninh Thuan’s northern region. This innovative system embodies sustainable water management, enhancing groundwater levels downstream and transforming arid land that once only supported dry cactus bushes into lush, green areas. The Tan My reservoir economic benefits Ninh Thuan are truly transformative.
The Tan My Reservoir, a symbol of green transformation in Ninh Thuan.
The Tan My Weir exemplifies advanced pipeline technology, proving exceptionally effective in overcoming Ninh Thuan’s steep, complex, and fragmented terrain. This minimizes water seepage and evaporation, critical challenges in such harsh climates. Envisioning Tan My Lake’s water being piped to other reservoirs and downstream stations, much like urban water distribution, presents an incredibly attractive prospect for investors interested in high-tech and organic fruit farms. According to Ninh Thuan’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, numerous agricultural investment projects are thriving, including the Center for Research and Technology Transfer’s green growth initiative for vegetables and fruit trees, and Tan Tien enterprise’s high-tech organic agricultural production farm in Ninh Phuoc district. Companies like Sun And Wind Joint Stock Company and Canh Dong Viet Food Joint Stock Company are also contributing to this boom. This doesn’t even account for the countless small and medium-sized individual farms employing organic and high-tech methods to cultivate grapes, apples, cantaloupe, green-skinned grapefruit, aloe vera, and asparagus, often integrating eco-tourism. All these products are VietGAP-compliant and distributed nationwide. A visit to a local grape farm might see grapes selling for 100,000 VND/kg, and if you buy green asparagus at the supermarket, it’s likely irrigated with water from Tan My, showcasing how irrigation transforms arid regions Vietnam.
Local residents expressed to a reporter that even winning the lottery couldn’t compare to the value that Tan My brings to their lives. Witnessing C47’s role in improving people’s livelihoods fills me with immense joy and pride. This sentiment echoes the pride of the builders themselves, whose satisfaction merges with the collective happiness, like a river flowing into the vast sea, a feeling captured by the late musician Hoang Van.
Standing atop the dam, my gaze swept across the lake bed, downstream, and to the resettlement area. The immense green of plants, the clear blue of the lake water, and the smiles of the young cowherds all signaled that the harshness of the sun and wind had finally subsided here, a testament to climate change adaptation and rural development.
After ten days of working with the team and delegation, the project concluded. I shared a quick beer with my comrades to bid farewell before returning to Phan Rang to continue my mission. I couldn’t forget to toast with my old warrior friend Giao, Le Huu, who retired in May 2022 after 34 years of dedication, wearing only his C47 shirt. Should he ever return to the projects he helped build or simply recount his stories, he can proudly tell his children: “Dad and his teammates devoted themselves to bringing the color green – green grass, green life, green hope, and a green future.” This exemplifies the social impact projects that define our work.
Resource: the original Vietnamese article on Tan My’s green transformation
|
Construction Joint Stock Company 47 (C47), an associate company of Vu Phong Energy Group, is a leading enterprise in the construction industry for irrigation, hydropower, civil, and industrial works across Vietnam. With numerous key projects valued in trillions of dongs, C47 is highly regarded by investors and agencies. As a business with a long tradition in hydropower and irrigation projects, C47 has made significant contributions to the management and efficient use of water resources, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 6 (Water and Sanitation for All). C47 and Vu Phong Energy Group partnerships also extend to water projects such as “Providing clean drinking water stations and reducing greenhouse gas emissions projects.” Beyond Goal 6, the C47 Vu Phong collaboration sustainable development efforts encompass other SDGs, including Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy), Goal 8 (Decent work and economic growth), and Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Notably, C47, Vu Phong, and STEAG (Germany) are collaborating to provide consulting services for the development and implementation of wind power projects in Vietnam, further demonstrating their commitment to renewable energy integration and green transformation. |
Read more:
Vu Phong Energy Group
