Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed the investor, contractors and relevant agencies to complete construction of double circuit 500kV Lao Cai-Vinh Yen power transmission line, which spans nearly 230 km through the two northern provinces of Lao Cai and Phu Tho by August 19,  while examining the construction site on August 9.

The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line is a national key project assigned by the Prime Minister to the Vietnam Electricity (EVN) as its developer. 

The power transmission line consists of 468 foundation positions for electricity poles, and will connect the 500kV Lao Cai substation to the 500kV Vinh Yen substation.

Total investment capital is estimated at over VND7.4 trillion ($287 million).

The construction was kicked off on March 16 this year.

Once completed, the transmission line will help ensure stable operation of the national power system, increase power supply for northern Vietnam and power import capacity.