Ho Chi Minh City is committed to relocating and resettling 46,000 houses built on or along rivers, canals, and streams within the city by 2030, emphasized Mr. Phan Van Mai, Chairman of the City People's Committee.

The current situation of houses built on and along these waterways poses a significant challenge to the city's sustainable development. Since 1993, the city has relocated and cleared land for 40,381 houses along major canals and their tributaries.

Addressing this issue will not only improve the quality of life for city residents but also create more open urban spaces, reduce the risk of natural disasters, and enhance transportation infrastructure and the urban living environment.

According to the city Department of Construction, there are currently approximately 48,143 houses situated along rivers, canals, and streams, with nine ongoing projects for urban renewal. The goal for the 2021-2025 period is to complete compensation and relocation for 6,500 houses.

However, with two-thirds of the period already passed, the city has only compensated and cleared land for 1,149 houses and is working on another 243.

The remaining 46,000+ houses have not yet been addressed due to obstacles related to compensation and resettlement support.