By 2030, Da Nang will have put the existing overhead power lines along 27 major downtown streets underground at a total cost of nearly VND630 billion.

During the 2021- 2030 period, Da Nang will put the existing overhead power lines along 27 major downtown streets underground

The move aims to gradually improve the mechanism and policies on underground electricity transmission lines and urban telecommunications cables across the city during the 2021 - 2025 period, with a vision towards 2030.

Specifically, the roadmap for the power grid to go underground is divided into two phases:
In the 2021 - 2025 period, the existing power lines and the public lighting, and cable television and telecommunications systems will go underground along 12 urban streets in Hai Chau District with the total estimated investment capital of over VND 324 billion.

They are the streets of Hung Vuong, Ly Thai To, Le Loi, Phan Chau Trinh, Ong Ich Khiem, Hoang Dieu, Nguyen Chi Thanh, Yen Bai, Thai Phien, Tran Quoc Toan, Pham Hong Thai, Phan Dinh Phung.

Besides, relevant local units must complete the putting of power lines on specialised shopping and pedestrian streets under the guidance of the municipal administration in order to promptly serve urban and economic development.

The 2026 – 2030 period is slated to highlight the underground installation of the existing overhead power lines, public lighting, cable television and telecommunications systems along 15 other streets in Hai Chau District, namely Le Hong Phong, Le Dinh Duong, Hoang Van Thu, Ly Tu Trong, Quang Trung, Phan Boi Chau, Tran Quy Cap, Hai Phong, Dong Da, February 3, Pasteur, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Ngo Gia Tu, Trieu Nu Vuong and Trung Nu Vuong at an estimated cost of VND304.9 billion.

Under the new regulations, new urban areas without the use of State budget-funded capital across the city are required to have their electric power lines, lighting, cable television and telecommunications systems installed underground with the construction of technical trenches or tunnels.

For new traffic projects and urban embellishment works, it is necessary to build a standby infrastructure facilities such as technical trenches and cable culverts in preparation for the installation of power lines  lighting, communications cables.

Reporting by PHUONG UYEN – Translating by A. THU